Other than butterflies, there are not many colorful insect species in the Galapagos. There are, however, many species of moths, ants, grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, cockroaches, dragonflies, flies and spiders. There is also only one species of bee, one preying mantis and two types of scorpions in the Galapagos. Are bugs bad in the Galapagos? Most […]

The Galapagos Islands, which have been called a unique “living museum and showcase of evolution” were inscribed on the Danger List in 2007 because of threats posed by invasive species, unbridled tourism and overfishing. What are some threats to the Galapagos Islands? Delicious Foods in the Galapagos Islands 1.1 Fresh Fish and Seafood. 1.2 Ceviche. […]

From June to December the southern trade winds bring the colder Humboldt Current north to the Galapagos. This means that the water is cooler, and a layer of high atmosphere mist pervades the island skies.Thus, June to December is generally called the “dry season” which is known for its blue skies and mid-day showers. Why […]

Darwin’s finches are a classical example of an adaptive radiation. Their common ancestor arrived on the Galapagos about two million years ago. During the time that has passed the Darwin’s finches have evolved into 15 recognized species differing in body size, beak shape, song and feeding behaviour. Why did the Galapagos finches beaks change? 1: […]

On September 15, 1835 on the return route across the Pacific, the Beagle arrived in the Galapagos Islands.At the time of his visit, Darwin had not yet developed the ideas he presented later; it was only in retrospect that he realized the full significance of the differences among Galapagos species. Why did Darwin go to […]

The name of Charles Darwin and his famous book The Origin of Species will forever be linked with the Galapagos Islands. Although he was only in the Galapagos for five weeks in 1835, it was the wildlife that he saw there that inspired him to develop his Theory of Evolution. How did the Galapagos Islands […]

Here are two great examples of successful conservation projects to protect endangered Galapagos species. Galapagos Tortoise Conservation. Galapagos Penguin Conservation. Galapagos Marine Conservation. Control of Invasive Species at Galapagos. Prevention of New Invasive Species. Responsible Fishing. Plastic Trash & Recycling. What can we do to protect the Galapagos Islands from climate change? To protect the […]

High ocean surface temperatures have also led to a halt in breeding. There are only 1,200 Galapagos Penguins in the wild today.As nutrient-rich cold currents become increasingly rare, less fish are available to the penguins. Many of the fish that do end up in the waters of the Galapagos are fished out by humans. Why […]

The best way to get from San Cristóbal Island to Isla Santa Cruz without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 30m and costs $33 – $35. How long does it take to get from San Cristóbal Island to Isla Santa Cruz? The ferry from San Cristobal to Puerto Ayora takes 2h 30m including […]

The Galapagos Islands are more expensive than mainland Ecuador mainly because of their location and the logistics of maintaining tourism sustainability and helping community development. Is it expensive to go to the Galapagos Islands? A vacation to Galapagos Islands for one week usually costs around $774 for one person. So, a trip to Galapagos Islands […]

Tap water in Galapagos is definitely unfit for human consumption. Can you drink the water in Galapagos? The tap water on the Galapagos Islands is not safe to drink so only drink bottled water, which is readily available on board cruise boats. It’s wise to avoid ice cubes in drinks, and salads, which may have […]

They’re one of the world’s most famous examples of natural selection, but the Galapagos finches that Charles Darwin described in On the Origin of Species did not stop evolving after the voyage of the Beagle, The Washington Post reports. Are the Galapagos finches still evolving? There are now at least 13 species of finches on […]