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 ...

Today, the Galápagos stand as one of the world's best wildlife-watching destinations, offering visitors the chance to observe unique species such as marine iguanas, giant tortoises ... such as the ...

Nurturing Environmental Stewardship Wangari Maathai, who captured the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, was deeply connected to Kenya's ...

After one of the Galapagos giant tortoise species was extinct for nearly ... However, there is also the possibility that female stick insects were able to reproduce without a male via ...

Join female WWF Experts and Expedition Leaders and a small group ... and have the chance to spend the night at a private giant tortoise camp for extra time with these ancient animals. The island that ...

However, recent discoveries have brought a glimmer of hope, as scientists have identified 31 tortoises on Isabella Island in the Galapagos Island chain ... The last adult Pyrenean ibex died in 2000 – ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...

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

“Visit a reserve or stay at a lodge in tortoise territory to maximize your opportunities.” The Galapagos are mostly all about animals, all the time—whether on land or in the water. You’ll ...

raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, is a non-profit organization made up of ...

Two days prior, I had crouched beside hundred-year-old Galápagos tortoises in the hills of Ecuador’s Santa Cruz Island. It was, to say the least, no ordinary trip. This full-tilt immersion in s ...