VOICED : Diego la tortuga macho que salvo a su especie en las Galapagos

Diego, a giant tortoise over 100 years old, played a crucial role in saving his species from extinction by fathering around 800 offspring in captivity. He is the most dominant of three males at the Galápagos National Park's breeding center. Genetic studies revealed Diego fathered nearly 40% of the repatriated tortoises. Weighing 80 kilos and stretching up to 1.5 meters, Diego was repatriated from the San Diego Zoo in 1976. The breeding program has successfully returned about 2,000 tortoises to their native island, helping the species recover from the brink of extinction.

What significant role did Diego play in the survival of his species?

• He discovered a new habitat for tortoises.

• He was the first tortoise to be repatriated.

• He led a group of tortoises to a new island.

• He fathered around 800 offspring in captivity.

How was Diego's contribution to the repatriated offspring determined?

• Through a genetic study conducted six years ago.

• By observing his interactions with other tortoises.

• Through a survey of the island's tortoise population.

• By tracking his movements with a GPS device.

What percentage of the repatriated offspring was Diego found to have fathered?

• 40%

• 25%

• 60%

• 10%

From which zoo was Diego repatriated in 1976?

• Berlin Zoo

• Bronx Zoo

• San Diego Zoo

• London Zoo

Approximately how many tortoises have been returned to the island as part of the breeding program?

• 500

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000