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Why Galápagos Wildlife Evolved So Differently - From Evolutionary Biologists

The Accidental Arrival That Changed Everything The islands are volcanic in origin and were never attached to any continent.

Researchers make stunning discovery after analyzing feces of critically endangered tortoise: 'Could trigger numerous negative effects'

Since the tortoises' digestion process can take 28 days, the researchers are worried about the effects of the trash.
Inhabitat

Cruise through the Galapagos on a wildlife expedition

The baby tortoises amble around in their corral, brightly colored labels with numbers affixed to their shells like football jerseys. But these little guys’ teams are the different Galapagos islands, ...
Mongabay

Study uncovers laundering of Galápagos iguanas through wildlife export permits

All four species of Galápagos iguanas are categorized as threatened on the IUCN Red List and require permits for international trade — something the Ecuadorian government doesn’t issue for live ...
Science Daily

Mosquito Evolution Spells Trouble For Galapagos Wildlife

The Galapagos giant tortoise and other iconic wildlife are facing a new threat from disease, as some of the islands' mosquitoes develop a taste for reptile blood. The Galapagos giant tortoise and ...
WTNH

Galapagos Volcano Eruption’s Threat to Wildlife Is Small Compared to Man-Made Issues

The eruption of a mile-high volcano on one of the Galapagos Islands this week has triggered concerns for the fragile and world-renowned ecosystem on the remote islands. But volcanic activity isn’t the ...
Christian Science Monitor

A rainbow of Galapagos wildlife

A deeper view that unites instead of divides, connecting why the story matters to you. Behind the news are values that drive people and nations. Explore them here. The Monitor Daily amplifies and ...
Yahoo

To see iconic wildlife without the crowds, visit 'Little Galápagos' instead

Ecuador's Isla de la Plata has the same "Big 15" species as the Galápagos. Photograph By Thomas Peschak, Nat Geo Image Collection A blue-footed booby welcomes hikers at the trailhead, whistling in ...
TravelPulse

Hurtigruten Expeditions Offers 2-for-1 Deal to Support Galápagos Wildlife

Hurtigruten Expeditions is offering a "Buy One, Get One Free" Valentine's offer on nearly all Galápagos departures from March through the end of 2023, while solo travelers can also enjoy half off. The ...
Newsweek

Luxury Hotel on Galapagos Isle Will Destroy Wildlife, Experts Say

A plan to build a luxury tourist resort on the first Galapagos Island seen by Charles Darwin has infuriated conservationists and residents. Officials on San Cristobal Island have given the green light ...
USA Today

Where kangaroos outnumber residents (by a lot): Kangaroo Island rivals Galapagos with wildlife

Had the HMS Beagle landed in Kangaroo Island first, Charles Darwin might never have made it to the Galapagos. That’s because Australia’s island that time forgot might be just as fascinating – whether ...