Due to the absence of other species of birds, the finches adapted to new niches. The finches‘ beaks and bodies changed allowing them to eat certain types of foods such as nuts, fruits, and insects. How did the finches of the Galapagos adapt to their environment? In particular, changes to the size and shape of […]

The Top 10 Galapagos Snorkeling Sites Tower Island – Prince Phillip’s Steps. Floreana Island – Devil’s Crown. Bartolome Island – Pinnacle Rock. Isabela Island – Punta Vicente Roca. Santiago Island – James Bay. North Seymour Island. San Cristobal Island – Lobos Islet. Chinese Hat Islet. Is it safe to snorkel in the Galapagos? Overall, the […]

3,000 marine species. Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Marine Reserve is home to nearly 3,000 marine species, including such common fish as pompano, better known as jacks. The Galapagos Marine Reserve is one of the largest and most biologically diverse marine protected areas (MPAs) in the world. How many species are in the Galapagos? 9,000 speciesNearly […]

1998. Conservation efforts to protect this one-of-a-kind marine ecosystem began in 1986 with the purpose of protecting the waters surrounding the islands from overexploitation of resources. In 1998 the protected area was greatly expanded and formally came to be known as the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Why was the Galapagos Marine Reserve created? The MPA is […]

Charles Darwin. Located 906 km (563 mi) west of continental Ecuador, the islands are known for their large number of endemic species that were studied by Charles Darwin during the second voyage of HMS Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin’s theory of evolution by means of natural selection. Who studied […]

More than 275,000 travelers visited the Galapagos Islands last year, which represented a 14 percent increase over 2017. One of the most popular sites for tourists visiting the Galapagos is Tortuga Bay, located in Santa Cruz. Are the Galapagos Islands famous for? The islands are known for their famously fearless wildlife and as a source […]

Galapagos Snakes are elusive and their life habits not well known. Galapagos Snakes are very difficult to spot but are usually seen on the Galapagos Islands of Santa Fe and North Seymour islands. Which Galapagos Island has racer snakes? Fernandina IslandFilmed on Fernandina Island in the Galápagos, the Galápagos Racer (Philodryas biserialis) is a slim, […]

However, the Galapagos finches helped Darwin solidify his idea of natural selection.These birds, although nearly identical in all other ways to mainland finches, had different beaks. Their beaks had adapted to the type of food they ate in order to fill different niches on the Galapagos Islands. How did the finch species that Darwin collected […]

Four of the islands are inhabited: Isabela, Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal and Floreana (Acharya 2000). Which Galapagos Islands are inhabited? A: The Galapagos has four inhabited islands that each offer hotel options: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana. The other islands and islets of the archipelago are not inhabited by humans, and do not […]

5 Best Islands to Visit in Galapagos Isabela Island. Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos archipelago, making up over 58% of the entire land mass of the Galapagos. San Cristobal Island. Santa Cruz Island. Santa Fe Island. Baltra Island. What are the 7 islands of Galapagos? List of islands, animals, flora, and visitors […]

An Irishman called Patrick Watkins is credited as being the first settler on the Galapagos Islands. Not much is known about the his background, except for the fact that he was marooned on Floreana in 1807. For two years he lived feral, growing vegetables on a two-acre plot of land in a small valley. Who […]

Some tortoises, including Lonesome George, have shells that rise in front, like a saddle. This adaptation makes it easier for them to lift their heads high to eat tree cactus and to resolve disputes over limited food resources, which they do through raising their heads as high as possible during social interactions. What are three […]

Darwin was startled to discover that each Galápagos island was “inhabited by a different set of beings.” For example, the tortoises on each island were slightly different. Darwin reported that by looking at a tortoise’s shell, the colony’s vice governor “could at once tell from which island any one was brought.” How do the Galapagos […]

Galapagos culture is a mixture between the people that came from the highlands, the Amazon Jungle and the coast of Ecuador. Most men on the islands are fishermen, however tourism is an increasingly important part of the economy.Seafood is also incredibly popular and plentiful on all the four inhabited main islands. What is the cultural […]

Galapagos giant tortoises shape their habitats by grazing on plants, dispersing plant seeds and trampling areas of vegetation. They therefore play an important role in germinating seeds, as well as in thinning out and opening up new areas of ground for different types of vegetation to grow. Why are Galapagos giant tortoise important? The tortoises […]