Nearby, the ocean throws itself against Isla Beagle, one of a hundred-plus rocks, pinnacles, and islands ... than the plants that are highly specialized to survive Galápagos life.

There are now at least 13 species of finches on the Galapagos Islands, each filling a different niche on different islands. All of them evolved from one ancestral species, which colonized the ...

Wallace and the other 19th century naturalists who traveled widely were fascinated by the distribution of animals and plants in their habitats around the world. Why do the Galapagos Islands of ...

Today, tourists visit the islands to see the dramatic landscapes - volcanoes, beautiful coastlines and coral reefs - as well as the wildlife and plants. My great, great, great uncle Edwin was part ...

Jess Heuermann, senior trip planner with Adventure Life, told The Week she recommends arriving in Ecuador two days before a scheduled trip to the Galapagos Islands, just in case of flight delays.

Exploring the Galapagos Islands is one of life’s most extraordinary adventures ... where tortoises roam in a pristine natural ...

It’s easily one of the most incredible experiences of my life ... highly adapted plants and animals are the main attractions at every landing. Some creatures inhabit several islands, like ...