Sicilianews24.it: Il ritorno delle grandi tartarughe: un segnale di speranza per la biodiversità.

Le Tartarughe Giganti Tornano a Floreana
Per la prima volta in quasi due secoli, le tartarughe giganti sono di nuovo presenti sull’Isola di Floreana, nelle Galápagos. Questo rappresenta un traguardo significativo per la conservazione, frutto di oltre un decennio di sforzi. L’iniziativa è stata portata avanti da un consorzio di organismi ambientali, ricercatori e comunità locali, tutti uniti per ripristinare l’ecosistema unico di quest’isola, che ospita molte altre specie rare e in via di estinzione.
Le tartarughe giganti, una volta parte integrante della fauna dell’isola, erano scomparse a causa della caccia e dell’introduzione di specie invasive. L’arrivo di animali come ratti e capre ha messo in pericolo il loro habitat e ha complicato i tentativi di conservazione. Negli ultimi anni, le autorità hanno lavorato instancabilmente per rimuovere queste minacce e creare un ambiente favorevole al ritorno di queste magnifiche creature.

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The return of the giant tortoises: a sign of hope for biodiversity.

Giant Turtles Return to Floreana

For the first time in almost two centuries, giant tortoises are once again present on Floreana Island, in the Galapagos. This represents a significant achievement for conservation, the result of over a decade of effort. The initiative has been carried out by a consortium of environmental organizations, researchers, and local communities, all united to restore the unique ecosystem of this island, which also hosts many other rare and endangered species.

The giant tortoises, once an integral part of the island's fauna, had disappeared due to hunting and the introduction of invasive species. The arrival of animals such as rats and goats threatened their habitat and complicated conservation efforts. In recent years, authorities have worked tirelessly to remove these threats and create a favorable environment for the return of these magnificent creatures.

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Il ritorno delle grandi tartarughe: un segnale di speranza per la biodiversità.

Le Tartarughe Giganti Tornano a Floreana Per la prima volta in quasi due secoli, le tartarughe giganti sono di nuovo presenti sull'Isola di Floreana,

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📄 New paper out!

How might rainfall in the Galápagos change with climate variability?

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2026.108810

Using a new measurement network (incl. vertical rain radar), we find:

• Warmer conditions → more rainfall, also more intense events
• More convective activity
• Inversion layer cool season weakened
• Cooler conditions → weaker, more variable rainfall

Overall: more water in a warmer world, but also higher risk from heavy rainfall.

Happy to discuss!
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A Lava Heron of the Galápagos Islands has been determined to be a new species.

Summary: https://phys.org/news/2026-03-tale-lava-heron-student-galapagos.html

Original paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1055790326000709

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Tale of the lava heron: Student describes new Galapagos species

The Galapagos Islands are famous for the discoveries that shaped Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Now an SFSU graduate has added one more: Ezra Mendales (M.S., '23) describes a new species as part of his master's thesis. "I feel super lucky with this project. I think we fell into this beautiful story that is really rare," Mendales said of his work with SFSU Associate Professor Jaime Chaves and California Academy of Sciences Ornithology Curator Jack Dumbacher.

Que tipo de peixe Baleia Milagroso é este?
Non, este non é o traballo dun héroe dunha película de ciencia ficción, senón un peixe real, cun nome moi estraño "Morcego".
Pero non pode voar, e tampouco nada moi ben.
Vive ou máis ben "camiña", este "milagre" nas augas cálidas das illas #Galápagos. Mentres outros peixes corren pola columna de auga, camiñan tranquilamente polo fondo e cazan peixes pequenos e crustáceos.