Poaching is on the rise for Galápagos’ iconic giant tortoises 

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Giant tortoises, weighing in at more than 500 pounds, are treasured members of the biodiverse Galápagos Islands, where their small population is fiercely protected. This week, four were found dead in the Galápagos National Park. Authorities in Ecuador are investigating what happened. The World’s Carol Hills speaks to conservation biologist James Gibbs, who is vice president of the Galápagos Conservancy.

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