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Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island)
Set at the center of the Galápagos archipelago, Santa Cruz Island serves as a central ... Should you not wish to walk – or visit the highlands – taxis are readily available.
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An Endangered Galápagos Tortoise Is a First-Time Mother at 100
Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz tortoise, recently welcomed four hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she has lived since 1932. By Sopan Deb Congratulations are in order for Mommy, a Galápagos ...
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Four critically endangered Galápagos tortoises hatch at the Philadelphia Zoo
The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies the Western Santa Cruz tortoises as critically endangered, ...
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El Chato Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island)
Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass ... giant tortoises roam freely in their natural sanctuary. Nestled in Santa Cruz's tranquil rural area, Rancho el Chato ...
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Philadelphia Zoo hatches 4 endangered Western Galapagos tortoises
PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, the Philadelphia Zoo announced the hatching of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises for the first time in the zoo’s 151-year history.
Finch Bay, Galapagos hotel review
Expeditions on Santa Cruz with expert guides are also available at an extra cost. The El Chato tortoise reserve in the ...