Ainoa Nieto-Claudín
Charles Darwin Foundation, Ecuador & Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine, US
- Features
Discovering the microbial world on Galapagos giant tortoise shells
The Galapagos giant tortoises are not only a marvel of nature but also a symbol of conservation efforts, inspiring scientists around the globe to protect endangered species. They are living relics of a time when these slow-moving giants roamed the continents.