Prepare for incredible news! The Fernandina Island Galápagos tortoise, a species presumed extinct since 1906, has been found alive! In 2019, a lone female, affectionately named "Fernanda," was discovered on Fernandina Island, sending shockwaves through the scientific community.br Genetic tests have since confirmed she is indeed a member of the legendary Chelonoidis phantasticus species, offering a powerful message of hope for conservation efforts. Learn about this extraordinary rediscovery, the challenges ahead, and the ongoing quest to find more of these rare animals in the Galápagos.