Before they were the Galápagos, they were Las Encantadas—“the enchanted ones”—warty islands laced with foam, flowing lava, and odd animals ... started to become rare (the reasons ...

The animal “exceeds 100 years” in age and is “a very old tortoise,” said Washington Tapia of Galapagos Conservancy, a US non-profit dedicated to conserving the Galapagos. The islands are ...

Galapagos Tortoises are among the most iconic animals in the world. Extremely rare, they exist naturally only on the Galapagos Islands, a province of Ecuador. Of the original 15 species of giant ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters.

On his visit to the islands in 1835, Charles Darwin noticed ... are being taken by environmental charities to look after endangered animals in the Galápagos and to protect the island's wildlife.

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 ... is where several endangered or critically ...

Remember, it's essential to honor the Galapagos National Park rules by keeping a respectful distance of at least 6 feet from the animals to ensure their well-being. U.S. News Insider Tip ...

and similar facilities on San Cristobal and Isabela Islands, raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour ...