Researchers said the rare species “abruptly disappeared” from the region following an El Niño event. Now it is thriving.

Located off Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are perfect for nature lovers to see the islands' iconic flora and fauna up close.

Darwin's finches, named for the British naturalist, are 14 species of birds that live on the Galapagos Islands, made up of 19 Pacific islands located about 1 000 km west of Ecuador. Darwin, who ...

Expedition yacht La Pinta brings the iconic wildlife, natural wonders and ecological warnings of the Galapagos into view.

Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel is an ideal base camp for a Galápagos Islands vacation, whether on its own or as an addition to an expedition cruise. The hotel uses 40 percent local produce, as well as ...

The vampire finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) is an unusual bird that only lives on two remote islands in the Galápagos: Wolf Island and Darwin Island. These two islands are about 100 miles away ...

In the sunbaked Galápagos Islands, a male finch perches on a branch, hearing what sounds like another bird’s song. But something’s not quite right.

Scientists have revealed that just six consecutive droughts can lead to the emergence of a new species of finch in the Galapagos islands. The Galapagos, an Ecuadorian province, is renowned for its ...

By Nilima Marshall, PA Science Reporter October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm BST Six consecutive droughts is all it takes for a new species of finch to emerge in the Galapagos islands, scientists have said.

Six consecutive droughts is all it takes for a new species of finch to emerge in the Galapagos islands, scientists have said. The Galapagos is a province in Ecuador well known for the diversity of ...