Galapagos National Park

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon becomes godfather to newborn giant tortoise in Galapagos

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday became the godparent of a newborn giant tortoise in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador

Scientists announce the discovery of a new giant tortoise species in the Galapagos Islands

Scientists announced on Wednesday the discovery of a new species of giant tortoise in the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador through genetic testing.

Last-of-his kind Galapagos tortoise that helped Darwin's theory, dies

Lonesome George, the last remaining tortoise of his kind and a conservation icon, died on Sunday of unknown causes, the Galapagos National Park said.