Thought to be Extinct Tortoise Rediscovered by CCS Alumnus

Forrest Galante, CCS Biology ‘09, rediscovered the Fernandina Giant Tortoise thought to be extinct for 113 years on February 15th, 2019

Forrest Galante, CCS Biology ‘09, rediscovered the Fernandina Giant Tortoise thought to be extinct for 113 years on February 15th, 2019. Galante, the host of Animal Planet’s “Extinct and Alive,” and his team tracked down the female tortoise after two days of searching a volcanic island of the Galapagos. This discovery will air on the show this summer.

This incredible find has been well covered in the news. Check out some of our favorites: Animal Planet, Entertainment Tonight Canada, and KEYT.