Summary:
- This article reports the discovery of a new species of giant tortoise on the Galápagos Islands, Chelonoidis donfaustoi, which was previously classified as a subspecies of the Española tortoise.
- Genetic analysis and morphological differences confirmed that this tortoise is a distinct species, making it the 15th known species of giant tortoise in the Galápagos.
- The discovery highlights the ongoing efforts to understand the biodiversity and evolution of the Galápagos Islands, a unique and fragile ecosystem that continues to yield new scientific insights.