13/04/2024 17:45 (UTC)

Cedrelas, a tree that threatens the migration of Galapagos giant tortoises

Galapagos Island (Ecuador), Apr 13 (EFE) - The cedrela tree is a threat to the migration processes of the giant tortoises of Galapagos, where on the island of Santa Cruz are looking for ways to control its invasive expansion, while on the mainland of Ecuador is in a situation of vulnerability.

ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE: TORTOISES.

STATEMENTS: PATRICK MOLDOWAN, LEAD RESEARCHER OF THE LAND TORTOISE PROJECT AT THE CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION (FCD).

Camera: José Jácome.

Metadata

Date: 13/04/2024 17:39 (UTC)
Source: EFE
Topic: Environmental issue » Conservation
Environmental issue » Natural resources
Human interest » Animal
Science and technology » Natural science
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 255 seconds
Reference: 7001354177
Relevance: Normal