Galápagos giant tortoises are known for reaching impressive sizes. One such reptile's massive measurements blew even his ...

The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest tortoises in the world, living on the Galápagos Islands and playing a ...

The tortoise is believed to be about 100 years old. It was taken by boat to the main Galapagos conservation center on Santa Cruz island. Conservationists in the Galapagos Islands have found a ...

Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass ... captivating charm of the Galápagos Islands at El Rancho el Chato. Here, giant tortoises roam freely in their natural ...

and similar facilities on San Cristobal and Isabela Islands, raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour ...

But a similar finch on another island has a big, thick beak for eating seeds. The tortoises on some islands have shells that are dome shaped because they eat plants that are low down. But similar ...

If giant land tortoises are on your list ... a naturalist guide (all of whom must be permanent residents of the Galapagos Islands), whether it is land- or sea-based. Otherwise, you’ll be ...

There will be many opportunities to snorkel and dive, and catch a glimpse of creatures like giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. Four larger islands – Santa Cruz, Isabela ...

he discovered a passion for the unique and fragile ecosystem of the islands at age 15 while working as a volunteer guide at a breeding center for giant tortoises known as “La Galapaguera.” ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's ...