Volcanic Origins Created Perfect Isolation The Galápagos Islands were formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity.

There are, of course, many ways to experience any number of the 18 major islands that comprise the 3,000 square miles of what we generally consider the Galapagos area, from staying at one or two ...

Scuba divers and snorkelers who want to swim with sea turtles have many options outside of Hawaii, with stunning locations ...

The Galápagos Islands include 13 large islands, though only four have permanent residents: Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Floreana. These islands are best known for wildlife found nowhere ...

A cruise ship along the beach on San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos archipelago. The deck of a luxury ship docked in the Galápagos Islands. In the Galápagos Islands, there are three different ...

The pristine wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, which are located nearly 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, has long appealed to tourists with an eye for nature. In recent years, the number of such ...

A marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is seen in Tortuga Bay at Santa Cruz Island, part of the Galapagos archipelago in Ecuador, on June 26, 2023. Unusually warm for this time of year, the waters ...

In a suspected case of reverse evolution, wild tomatoes in the Galápagos have developed a defense mechanism that hasn’t been seen in millions of years.

KPRC 2 has proudly partnered with the Houston Zoo for several years to cover the Zoo’s conservation work around the globe and to explain how Houstonians make the wildlife saving work possible. In ...

Island reptiles are vanishing fast—but scientists are barely paying attention. Here's why that needs to change.

The Galapagos Islands off Ecuador have been famous since Darwin. But for abundant flora and fauna, Isla Espíritu Santo is their equal.