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

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The following is a recount of the fall 2024 3-week study abroad trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands by student Lorna ...

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

Last year was a big year for Fairbanks Museum, highlighted by major moments in the museum’s 136-year history, but in 2025, the museum will focus on the smaller things, both literally and ...

Charles Darwin’s visit to the islands in 1835 played a significant role in developing his theory of natural selection, with the giant tortoises among the key species that influenced his ideas.

Though Charles Darwin spent only a short time on the Galápagos Islands, the diversity of flora and fauna he documented on these remote volcanic promontories has forever linked his name and ideas to ...

When is the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands? As a bucket list destination for so many, the answer might be “anytime you can.” This archipelago in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of ...

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