A juvenile Galápagos hawk lands on the slope of Volcán Alcedo. The only natural land predator of larger animals on the islands, the bird feeds on rodents, other birds, lizards, and tortoises.

Various species have uniquely adapted to life in volcanic and extreme environments. From the land iguana and vampire ground ...

Genetic tests have confirmed that a giant tortoise found on the Galápagos Islands is from a species ... The Director of the Galapagos National Park, Danny Rueda, has said that an expedition ...

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

W hen is the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands? As a bucket list destination for so many, the answer might be “anytime ...

It’s amazing that such a small group of islands have had such a large impact on our understanding of the world. Rewilding is when people leave sections of land alone so plants and animals can ...

A diver's journey to the Galapagos Islands aboard a small expedition ship. Diving with sharks, turtles, sea lions, rays and ...

Each of the archipelago's 20 main islands is home to a variety of natural wonders (like beaches and towering rock formations) and animal species ... pink Galápagos land iguana, making it a ...

When people think of the Galapagos ... Islands are not simply a tourist destination. They do not exist purely for your entertainment. The archipelago is not a zoo where you will only see animals ...