A giant tortoise found on the Galapagos islands has been confirmed to be a species thought to have gone extinct 115 years ago. The adult female was discovered in 2019, and now a genetic analysis has confirmed her to be a Fernandina Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis phantasticus). Ecuador's Environment Minister, Gustavo Manrique, confirmed the news on Twitter, writing: 'Hope is alive!' A giant tortoise found in 2019 in the Galapagos Islands ...