The Hood Island giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger hoodensis) [1] is a subspecies of Galápagos tortoise endemic to Española Island in the Galápagos.

Chelonoidis hoodensis is a species of giant tortoise endemic to Española Island in the Galápagos archipelago. Known for its role in the remarkable conservation story of the Galápagos tortoises, Chelonoidis hoodensis has made a significant recovery from the brink of extinction.

Chelonoidis hoodensis. Common Name. Espanola Giant Tortoise. Hood Island Giant Tortoise. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Species. Chelonoidis hoodensis. Identification Numbers. TSN: 949453. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the ...

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Chelonoidis hoodensis is a species of giant tortoise endemic to Española Island in the Galápagos archipelago. Known for its role in the remarkable conservation story of the Galápagos tortoises, Chelonoidis hoodensis has made a significant recovery from the brink of extinction.

Feb 27, 2024 · Chelonoidis hoodensis (Van Denburgh, 1907) Hood Island giant tortoise, Española giant tortoise, Tortuga Gigante de Española . Taxonomy & Nomenclature . Conservation Status. Reintroduced to the wild (Smith et al., 2023) IUCN RedList status: Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct) Distribution & Habitat

Oct 30, 2024 · Before Chelonoidis, Giant Galápagos Tortoises (GGTs) were previously considered to part of genuses Geochelone and Testudo (Fritz and Havas 2006; Turtle Taxonomy Working Group; van Dijk et al. 2014) Other South American tortoises also included in Geochelone

Sep 14, 2016 · An Espanola giant tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis) by the name of Diego has recently been credited with almost single-handedly saving his entire species from the brink of extinction by fathering over 800 offspring over the course of his lifetime.

Oct 10, 2023 · One of the most endangered species of giant tortoise in Galápagos is the Española Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis), which was almost extinct due to overhunting by whalers and other humans in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Chelonoidis hoodensis (Van Denburgh, 1907), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Photo: Paul McFarling, CDF, 2000. Taxon category: Accepted.