Did Diego Save His Species?
Diego Photo: Jdegenhardt/Flickr
The giant tortoise subspecies Chelonoidis hoodensis came back from the brink after the population was down to only 14 members – 12 females, 2 males. A third male named Diego was then identified at San Diego Zoo and was credited with siring 800 offspring after being moved to Galapagos. However one of the other males sired twice as many offspring but did not have the story or personality of the famous Diego so went mostly uncredited for his efforts. Check out this wonderful story here