We’re back with our ‘5 facts’ series - Galápagos tortoise edition! 🐢 These larger-than-life tortoises are known for their slow pace, but you can learn five facts quite quickly in our latest video with ectotherm keeper Rich. Share your knowledge with your friends and whānau! You can also learn more at our Galápagos tortoise keeper talk at 12.15pm every day. | Auckland Zoo

A new species of giant tortoise has been discovered in the Galapagos after DNA testing found animals living on one island had not yet been recorded, Ecuador's environment ministry said. For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-03-14/New-giant-tortoise-species-found-in-Galapagos-after-DNA-study-18of8x4vtIY/index.html | CGTN

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