US EditionEndangered Galapagos tortoises suffer from human waste: Study
- A recent study by the Charles Darwin Foundation reveals that turtles in the Galapagos, particularly the species Chelonoidis porteri, are ingesting plastic and other forms of human debris in urban areas on Santa Cruz Island.
- The research involved analyzing 5,500 fecal samples from tortoises in areas of human activity and finding 597 pieces of debris of human origin, including plastic, glass, metal, paper, cardboard, and fabric. Giant tortoises, which take up to 28 days to digest food, face health risks such as intestinal obstruction and hormonal changes due to consuming non-organic waste.
- The extinction of three out of the 15 species of giant tortoises in the Galapagos raises concerns about the long-term impact of plastic ingestion on the survival of these unique flora and fauna in the archipelago.
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Endangered Galapagos tortoises suffer from human waste: study
Turtles of the species Chelonoidis porteri ingest plastic in and around urban centers on the island of Santa Cruz, according to the study by the Charles Darwin Foundation, which is dedicated to conservation efforts in the Galapagos.Researchers analyzed 5,500 samples of fecal matter in areas where tortoises come into contact with human activity, and found 597 pieces of debris of human origin -- mostly plastic, but also glass, metal, paper, cardbo…
Endangered Galapagos tortoises suffer from human waste: study
QUITO - Endangered giant Galapagos tortoises continue to swallow plastic and other human waste despite a ban on disposable plastic items in the Ecuadoran archipelago, according to a study published Wednesday.
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