A new study reveals that the majority of Earth’s species stem from a few evolutionary explosions, where new traits or ...

Ecuador’s Isla de la Plata should be a bucket-list destination for wildlife lovers on a budget, offering opportunities to see as many as six of the iconic “Big 15” Galápagos species.

Another nine critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises have hatched at the Philadelphia Zoo, marking milestones for the nearly 100-year-old parents and conservation efforts.

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

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

These at-risk destinations might not be around much longer, so book that bucket-list vacation while you still can! Don’t put ...

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 ...

Considering the tremendous efforts underway to save the Galápagos giant tortoise from extinction, it was a curious set of circumstances that found two esteemed veterinarians from Georgia 2,400 miles ...

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

Islands are universally loved. The world island alone is steeped in romanticism, conjuring up images of swaying palms, sugary white beaches and turquoise lagoons on isolated idylls, where the pace of ...

About Galapagos Sea Lions As their name suggests, Galapagos sea lions are found in the Galapagos archipelago. They are generally found only on these main islands and on more isolated rocks.