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Animals native to the Galapagos Islands by Chris Pine The Galapagos Islands are largely famous because of the observations Charles Darwin made there in the 19th century. These observations helped him to formulate his theory of evolution by natural selection. It was a great place to make such observatio... More> Adaptive radiation on the Galapagos Islands by Mark Hopkins The Galapagos Islands lie isolated in the Pacific ocean about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. There are 13 major islands and the variety of species' adaptation helped Charles Darwin formulate his theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. Being s... More>
	How to enjoy the Galapagos Islands at any time of the year by Eileen Swee Lian Goh THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, 973 kilometers off the west coast of Equador in South America, is the archipelago of volcanic islands known as the Galapagos or the "Enchanted Islands". The archipelago comprises 13 main an... More> Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands by Kira Stann Galapagos Island Wildlife The Galapagos Islands are world renown for their untarnished natural beauty and plethora of wildlife. The creatures found on these islands are like nowhere else on earth. They are uninhibited and fearless of humans. The ran... More>
Giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands by Pauline Abreu The history of the giant tortoises of the Galapagod Islands is an interesting one. It's amazing how these tortoises have survived over the years, and are still surviving to this day on the Islands. These giant tortoises are idealy suited to the clim... More> Family vacations in the Galapagos Islands by M. Sparga One of the best things about a family visit to the Galapagos Islands is that wildlife appeals to any age. Animals are fascinating to observe, especially in their natural habitat, for family members ranging from young children to senior citizens. And... More>
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