Jäger is a restoration ecologist with the Charles Darwin Foundation, overseeing terrestrial invasive plant and animal species. Since the islands were discovered, in 1535, humans have brought many ...

The petition, submitted on Charles Darwin Day and Galapagos Day, notes that the unique archipelago is facing threats from illegal fishing, irresponsible tourism, pollution, invasive species and poor ...

Marco Andres Vizcaino Garcia is probably the most qualified naturalist guide a person could hire during their visit to Galápagos National Park and its adjacent marine reserve. Born into a fishing ...

The Galápagos Islands are renowned for their unique ... However, these endemic birds face significant threats from invasive species, particularly the avian vampire fly, Philornis downsi.

Keystone species play a crucial role in maintaining this balance. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the islands from human impact, invasive species, and climate change. Understanding ...

While the islands are located near the equator, the cool ocean currents attract a steady stream of predators, specifically striped marlin. All Pacific marlin species can be found in these islands ...

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 ...

Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the beautiful islands are mainly known for the many rare wildlife species that reside ... IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association ...

This can involve things like reintroducing species that have disappeared or repairing damaged ecosystems. On the island of Floreana in the Galápagos Islands, 13 species have already become ...

Image by Erik Hoffner for Mongabay. Mongabay: The removal of invasive species from the islands has helped their biodiversity recover, but some endemic species are still declining. Which species do ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters.