Galapagos
A New Galapagos Tortoise Species May Have Just Been Discovered
The living tortoises on San Cristóbal Island, where Charles Darwin landed, will need a new name if the new species of extinct tortoise is confirmed.
600 Gallons of Diesel Fuel Just Spilled Near One of the Most Biodiverse Islands in the World
Certain species of iguanas, giant turtles, and sea lions only live in the Galapagos islands.
Darwin’s Finches Are In Danger Because a Parasite Is Changing Their Mating Song
By deforming their beaks, an introduced parasite is causing two finch species to hybridize, changing the course of their evolution.
Giant Tortoise Feared Extinct Reappears After 113 Years
As well as the Fernandina tortoise, another “giant” species thought to be possibly extinct showed up this year—Wallace’s giant bee.
Eating Farm-to-Table in the Galapagos
With only a small percentage of the land of the Galapagos dedicated to agriculture, local food is often expensive and scarce. The restaurant and farm Otoy is the exception, with almost everything served there grown on its grounds.
This Sperm Whale Relocation Is Further Evidence They Have a ‘Culture'
Two vocal clans around Galápagos took up and left. Others moved in.
How One Highly Fuckable Tortoise Saved His Entire Species from Extinction
Only 50 years ago, a species of Galapagos tortoises had a population of under 20. But that was before Diego embarked on his decade-spanning fuckfest.
Kakkmaddafakka’s Track “Galapagos” Is Your New Go-To Chill Song
The Norwegian indie rockers are back with a track as peaceful and magical as the Galapagos themselves.
Farming the Galapagos Islands Is Miserable
It’s not easy being a farmer in one of the world’s most protected areas.
I'm on a Solar-Powered Boat (In the Galapagos)
The Solaris could replace water taxis and huge barges on the conservation-minded islands.
Saving the Galapagos, One Poison-Dropping Helicopter at a Time
As long as humans are living on Galapagos, there will be invasive species living there.