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tourists flock to the islands from mid-June to early September, so finalize reservations in advance to ensure availability. Also, remember to bring an umbrella: longer rain showers (known locally ...

These little differences have been caused by the way the animals have adapted to live on the islands over many years. This was something that Charles Darwin noticed on his famous expedition to the ...

Situated just north of Baltra and Santa Cruz islands, North Seymour Island is best known for its large populations of Galápagos land iguanas and birds. Birdwatchers often come to the island to ...

Located over 800 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands ... Charles Darwin arrived on his famous expedition in ...

Alper Yelimlies The Galápagos Islands are famous for their pristine, natural ecosystems. But even on this remote and mostly undeveloped archipelago, human activity is affecting animals.

The now famous scientist had spent three years sailing around South America studying animals, fossils and geology, and was on his way home when the vessel made a stop at the Galápagos Islands.