On the Backs of Tortoises

This insightful audiobook delves into the iconic Galápagos tortoises, highlighting their connection to human existence in a changing world. Over six decades, conservation efforts have aimed to restore the archipelago's unique ecosystem, once ravaged by exploitation. Elizabeth Hennessy examines the tortoises' roles as both natural history symbols and conservation icons, emphasizing the complexities of trying to restore a prehistoric state of evolution. Through their stories, Hennessy presents a vision for conservation that acknowledges the intertwined fates of humans and nonhumans shaped by global history.