The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest tortoises in the world, living on the Galápagos Islands and playing a ...

If you've ever dreamed of an unforgettable encounter with sea turtles, the Galápagos Islands offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Situated 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, this breathtaking ...

Scientists in several places around the globe, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Cabo Verde islands, are starting to see this phenomenon in sea turtles. Failure to take pressure off the ...

But a similar finch on another island has a big, thick beak for eating seeds. The tortoises on some islands have shells that are dome shaped because they eat plants that are low down. But similar ...

Green sea turtles are nesting and it’s a good time ... guide (all of whom must be permanent residents of the Galapagos Islands), whether it is land- or sea-based. Otherwise, you’ll be ...

Travelers visit this isolated strip of Santa Cruz's southern coastline for some quality face time with the Galapagos' marine turtles. If you visit between January and February, you may even catch ...

and similar facilities on San Cristobal and Isabela Islands, raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour ...

There will be many opportunities to snorkel and dive, and catch a glimpse of creatures like giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. Four larger islands – Santa Cruz, Isabela ...

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.

The boats will be treating us to a private tour around the islands, making stops at some of the best points of interest in the Galápagos for nature encounters. From blue- and red-footed boobies to ...