In Galápagos, Iconic Giant Tortoises Get A Helping Hand
Love was definitely in the air on Isabela Island and we yearned to become voyeurs.
- By Jennifer Bain - May 5th, 2025
Galapagos National Park
Microplastics Turning Up In Galápagos Penguins
Darting about as quickly as a school of fish, the Galápagos penguins seemed gregarious and with unlimited energy. Despite technically being birds, they swam amazingly well, quickly weaving and bobbing as they dodged our small group enjoying the marine wonders of Galápagos National Park off the coast of Ecuador.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 24th, 2024
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #63: The Galapagos National Park Edition
While North America hosts some spectacular national parks, other countries do, too. As a matter of fact, the Traveler’s Editor-in-Chief Kurt Repanshek traveled to Ecuador’s Galapagos National Park and viewed some stunning wildlife. So, it’s only right there should be a quiz and trivia piece centered on this national park.
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #61
It’s been a month since the last quiz, hasn’t it? Or practically a month. Has that been enough time to bone up on your knowledge of national parks and other protected lands? Test your knowledge to see just how much you know.
- May 17th, 2023
New Species Of Giant Tortoise Discovered On Galapagos Islands
As much is known about the Earth and its inhabitants, we occasionally are surprised by what's out there. That point was driven home recently when, nearly 200 years after Charles Darwin set foot on the Galapagos Islands, a new species of giant tortoise was identified there.
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