One recent study reported microplastics in the bellies of Galapagos penguins. “There are no animals in the Galapagos that do not have microplastics in their food,” Carrión said.

Their scaly skin resembles volcanic rock, their backs are ridged with a row of spikes, and they have extremely long, curved ...

On the Galapagos Islands, one of the most unique wilderness ecosystems in the world, it’s not uncommon for colorful animals – some found nowhere else on the planet – to personally welcome ...

08-05-2024 IMPACT Warming oceans, feral animals, and microplastics are threatening the Galapagos Islands Warming oceans affect the food sources of many of the seagoing animals in the Galapagos.

They enthralled sailors. They inspired Darwin. Then, by the mid 19th-century, the iconic Floreana tortoise was gone. Here’s how a group of persistent scientists unlocked the secrets to bringing them ...

And it worked astonishingly well. The rats were confirmed as removed from Rábida just a year later, and several species were ...

For $50 a person, the Metro Richmond Zoo is offering turtle-ly awesome 30 minute experiences with these Galapagos tortoises.

Hennessey explained that the islands’ isolation, scarcity of fresh water and arable land made them resistant to successful colonization until the mid-1900s. In the absence of human interference ...

Naturalist Stan Tekiela explains the key differences between turtles and Galapagos tortoises, sharing facts, photos and ...

An HX expedition cruise to the Galapagos Islands aboard the MS Santa Cruz II is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, offering guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking and other excursions. The 9-day trip ...

GALAPAGOS, Ecuador – Everyone could hear the low bellows from the mother sea lion as she dragged the body of her baby through the rocks. It was a surreal and emotional experience for the 10 ...

One of the most magical places on Earth can be experienced at a one-of-a-kind exhibit at the Houston Zoo starting this week. The Galápagos Islands habitat opens to the public on April 7.