This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!
Ancestor of Galapagos Tortoise to Be Resurrected
Scientists plan to selectively breed nine tortoises in order to create a genetically identical version of Chelonoidis elephantopus, a species of tortoise which was hunted to extinction by whalers in the 19th century. (Courtesy of Ash.)
