Giant tortoise repopulation a success in Galapagos
STORY: Location: Santa Fe Island, Ecuador
Giant tortoise repopulation in the Galapagos has been a 'resounding success'
In 2015 more than 700 tortoises were released on Santa Fe Island
The original species became extinct here roughly 150 years ago
Preliminary results showed that 99% of the tortoises have survived
and are in good health