Along with the famous finches the Galápagos mockingbirds had a great influence on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Now, 176 years later, three of the four mockingbird species are among the rarest ...

In celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, Forbes explores why 13 animals native to the Galapagos Islands where he researched are extraordinary--that is, ...

A special law for the Galapagos specifically prohibits dogs and cats, and for good reason. They are exotic species who don’t belong on these islands, where indigenous animals have no natural defense ...

The giant tortoises and other exotic animals of the Galapagos Islands that inspired Charles Darwin’s ideas on evolution are endangered by a host of man-made problems, scientists warn. A growing ...

A BIRD in the Galapagos Islands, known as a cormorant, lost its ability to fly over time due to genetic changes that mirror bone disease in humans, researchers said. Researchers hope that further ...

After four decades of studying birds in the Galapagos Islands, scientists have discovered that new species can evolve more rapidly than ever expected. Since the days of Charles Darwin, the Galapagos ...

It’s one of the greatest stories in science, right up there with Neil Armstrong’s small step on the moon and Jane Goodall’s overhaul of ideas on non-human relationships. When naturalist Charles Darwin ...

A freak accident in the Galapagos Islands cost Bob Rothman his wedding ring. A strong current dragged the RIT professor over rocks while snorkeling. When he grabbed onto a rock, the ring he had worn ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...