Galapagos Islands Stories

The Galapagos Islands are the best place in the world for wildlife, according to the recent 10Best reader's choice poll sponsored by USA Today and Natural...

Have ever wondered what a bunch of captive juvenile Galapagos giant tortoises get up to when they think no one is watching? No? Well, now's your chance.  The...

It's no secret that social media can sometimes prompt people do foolish things. More and more, the prospect of instant notoriety, or even just a lot of...

The waved albatross (also known as the Galapagos albatross) is the largest bird in the Galapagos Islands. It is also the only species of albatross found in...

The government of Ecuador has declared a 180-day state of emergency in response to the grounding of the freighter Floreana on Jan. 28. The ship, which was...

As its name implies, the Galapagos dove is endemic to the islands. Unlike most other species in the Galapagos, the Galapagos dove populations found on...

These days, the big budget, irreverent and sometimes groundbreaking ads that run during the Super Bowl are as highly anticipated and talked about as the big...

The Galapagos Islands are a paradise for reptiles and the people who love them. The diminutive and endemic Galapagos lava lizard is often overlooked in favor...

“Lonesome George, spread your angel wings and fly... Go and meet your tortoise lady on that island in the sky.” The lonesome death of Lonesome George in 2012...

The Galapagos Safari Camp may be one of the islands' best kept secrets. Located on a 136-acre form bordering the Galapagos National Park, the camp is modeled...

Last month, three very special passengers arrived at Seattle's Sea-Tac airport. Terminator, Luna and Jonathan are recently retired Galapagos police dogs who...