Summary:
- The article discusses the discovery of a new species of giant tortoise on the Galápagos Islands, which was previously thought to be extinct.
- Researchers used DNA analysis to confirm that the newly discovered tortoise is a distinct species, Chelonoidis donfaustoi, named after a park ranger who helped protect the Galápagos.
- The discovery highlights the ongoing efforts to explore and understand the unique biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands, a renowned natural laboratory for the study of evolution.