Diego, the Galápagos Giant Tortoise: Saving a Species From Extinction

“A worthwhile addition to Pattison's Another Extraordinary Animal series.” Booklist

Can humans save a species from extinction? Yes! With patience, persistence, and a full dose of hope.

This is the heartbreaking tale of a Galápagos giant tortoise species that was almost extinct, the herculean task of conservation work by scientists and volunteers, and a heartwarming tale of hope for our planet.

In 1959, Ecuador established a national park to protect the Galápagos Islands. When they did a census...