Galapagos Tortoises are among the most iconic animals in the world. Extremely rare, they exist naturally only on the ...

In 2015, the Galapagos authorities announced the discovery of a new species of tortoise that they called Chelonoidis donfaustoi, named after Fausto Llerena, the park ranger who for 40 years looked ...

BOWHEAD WHALE These massive whales, found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, are known for their exceptional longevity. Some individuals have been estimated to live for over 200 years, making them one ...

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

giant Galápagos tortoise, Galapagos penguins, and nearly 200 unique species and 26 endemic native birds. Courtesy Melanie ...

Travelers can expect to see species like the giant tortoise and the blue-footed booby ... IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, is a non-profit organization made up ...

Species like the Galápagos giant tortoises and land iguanas have shown good recovery due to conservation efforts, and there is hope for continued improvement. However, species such as the pink ...

With an injection of cash from a big Hollywood name, it is hoped the Galápagos Islands will return to their previous ecological splendour.

“Galapagos species have no fear of humans ... and for a larger concentration of giant tortoises (there are always some around), visit the Santa Cruz highlands between August and March.

The rewilding team say they will need to address these threats before they can reintroduce native species like the Floreana giant tortoise, Galápagos penguins, and endemic snails. To do this ...