Man-made threats pose far greater danger, experts say. — -- The eruption of a mile-high volcano on one of the Galapagos Islands this week has triggered concerns for the fragile and world-renowned ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Galapagos Islands are famous for their unique wildlife and pristine waters, making them an ideal spot for snorkeling ...

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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, ...

A cruise through the Galápagos is different than a typical cruise experience. There are three ship categories to choose from: ...

The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the rarest flora and fauna in the world. But the wildlife that inspired naturalist Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are under threat. A boom in the human ...

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 ...

A clean-up mission is in full swing after a 600-gallon oil spill left parts of the Galapagos Islands covered in diesel fuel on Sunday. The spill is reportedly the ...

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 ...