DAILY STAR
A giant Galápagos tortoise called Diego and his legendary libido managed to help save his species by aiding a breeding programme for decades in Ecudaor.
Diego was first transported from San Diego Zoo to Santa Cruz island, one of Galápagos Islands, around 50 years ago and was placed on a breeding program along with 15 other tortoises.
Back then, there were only two males and 12 females alive in their natural habitat.
Diego, who retired three years ago today, eventually fathered 800 offspring in a breeding programme at Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center.
The 100-year-old plus tortoise is responsible for 40% of the estimated 2,000 tortoises born through the programme.
