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 ...

Bird Mimicry Bird that mimic other birds are the cover artists of the bird world, borrowing sounds and tunes from other birds to use as their own. Some mimicry bird species—mockingbirds, thrashers and ...

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 ...

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.

This species is also seen ... on Isabela Island. The Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) are the only penguins found north of the equator; they are endemic to the Galapagos Islands.

including many of the only-in-the-Galapagos species many visitors come to spot. “There is constant wildlife activity,” says Damon. The Galapagos has the highest concentration of endemic land ...

Each of the archipelago's 20 main islands is home to a variety of natural wonders (like beaches and towering rock formations) and animal species. There will be many opportunities to snorkel and ...

Remember, it's essential to honor the Galapagos National Park rules by keeping a respectful distance of at least 6 feet from the animals to ensure their well-being. U.S. News Insider Tip ...

What kinds of species, ecosystem types, or ecological changes do you think need more attention and research? Another neglected area is deep-sea ecosystems. While much focus has been placed on ...

IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association ... this story misstated that the blue-footed booby is an endemic species to the Galápagos Islands. Although the islands are home ...