Galapagos Islands

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… Read More

Relative of extinct tortoise found!

George, the last known member of the Chelonoidis nigra abingdonii Pinta tortoise species, died in… Read More

Plastic microparticles threaten unique Galapagos fauna

Those microparticles, often from waste discarded in big cities from other countries and even continents,… Read More

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… Read More

Fireworks banned to protect wildlife

QUITO: Fireworks have been banned on the Galapagos Islands to protect the archipelago's unique fauna,… Read More