topped by an active volcano, and one of the youngest islands in the chain. It is one of 15 known species of giant tortoises in the Galapagos, at least two of which have already vanished.

They survive extreme conditions too — it's not out of the ordinary to see one going without food or water for months ... The most famous are the Galapagos giant tortoises, found on the Galapagos ...

and giant tortoises on the islands. In a statement on Facebook, the Galapagos National Park said the volcano was emitting plumes of smoke and ash several thousand meters high, which were moving ...

The Galapagos giant tortoise spends most of its time eating, bathing in water or simply relaxing during the day. This restful lifestyle could be a factor in its lengthy lifespan. The Galapagos ...

Today, tourists visit the islands to see the dramatic landscapes - volcanoes, beautiful coastlines ... thick beak for eating seeds. The tortoises on some islands have shells that are dome shaped ...

Since the volcano is within ... raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, is ...

This range of habitats is teeming with rich biodiversity, notably hosting four populations of giant tortoises ... tours to the volcano are also offered by companies like Nature Galapagos & Ecuador ...