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Leonardo DiCaprio pledges $43m to restore Galapagos Islands

According to The Guardian, the pledged amount will directly fund efforts to restore Floreana Island that is home to about 54 endangered species.

Relative of extinct tortoise found!

George, the last known member of the Chelonoidis nigra abingdonii Pinta tortoise species, died in 2012 in captivity aged over 100 after refusing to provide any offspring

Plastic microparticles threaten unique Galapagos fauna

Those microparticles, often from waste discarded in big cities from other countries and even continents, are perhaps one of the greatest threats to the iguanas, tortoises, birds and fish of the Galapagos

Scientists tag sharks in Galapagos Islands to monitor their migration

One female and four males were tagged in a marine reserve during a six-day expedition to the islands of Isabela and Floreana, the environment ministry said.

Fireworks banned to protect wildlife

QUITO: Fireworks have been banned on the Galapagos Islands to protect the archipelago's unique fauna, the local government said on Friday. The local council said...
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