Volcanic Origins Created Perfect Isolation The Galápagos Islands were formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity.

There are, of course, many ways to experience any number of the 18 major islands that comprise the 3,000 square miles of what ...

The pristine wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, which are located nearly 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, has long appealed to tourists with an eye for nature. In recent years, the number of such ...

The Galápagos Islands include 13 large islands, though only four have permanent residents: Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Floreana. These islands are best known for wildlife found nowhere ...

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador (AP) — Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, ...

A marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is seen in Tortuga Bay at Santa Cruz Island, part of the Galapagos archipelago in Ecuador, on June 26, 2023. Unusually warm for this time of year, the waters ...

In a suspected case of reverse evolution, wild tomatoes in the Galápagos have developed a defense mechanism that hasn’t been seen in millions of years.

Scientists and conservationists have raised concerns about environmental consequences as the islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

The Galapagos Islands off Ecuador have been famous since Darwin. But for abundant flora and fauna, Isla Espíritu Santo is their equal.