Diego- the giant tortoise and Galápagos National Park
Posted on : 19 Feb 2020
Views: 1132- Diego is 100 years old and joined the breeding programme in 1976.
- The tortoise population has since gone up from 15 to 2,000.
- He is responsible for about 40% of the offspring produced.
- Another male tortoise ‘E5’ has generated about 60% offspring.
- Diego has a long leathery neck, dull-yellow face and beady eyes. Fully stretched out, he extends to about five feet and weighs about 176 pounds.
- The long neck is critical for his species’ survival, helping the tortoises crane their necks to feed on cacti.
- IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered
- Galapagos National Park was created in 1959 and it was the first national park of Ecuador.
- The Galápagos Islands were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.
Article Related Questions
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Consider the following statements regarding Galapagos National Park
1.It was created in 1959 and it was the first national park of South Africa.
2.The Galapagos Islands were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
1.1 only
2.2 only
3.Both 1 and 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
Right Ans : 2 only
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