Despite being found on several islands across this range, different crocodile groups haven’t evolved into completely unique species—the way Darwin’s finches evolved on the Galápagos Islands. That suggests the crocodiles are somehow island hopping, keeping the overall gene pool well mixed. Is it safe to swim in the Galapagos? Swimming Conditions Swimming in the Galapagos […]

13 Must-Have Items to Pack for a Galapagos Islands Cruise Hiking Shoes / Boots. Teva-Style Sandals / Water Shoes. Deck shoes or Sandals. Thin and Breathable Hiking Socks. Hiking shorts / Light full-length hiking pants. T-Shirts / Safari Shirts / Long Sleeve Shirts. Light Fleece / Wind Shell. Light Back Pack or Fanny Pack. How […]

The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), also known as the sea iguana, saltwater iguana, or Galápagos marine iguana, is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador). Marine iguana Suborder: Iguania Family: Iguanidae Genus: Amblyrhynchus Bell, 1825 Species: A. cristatus What are the two types of iguanas on the Galapagos Islands? There are […]

However, if you don’t dive or do snorkeling, then I would say that the Galapagos are not worth the trip, unless you’re an absolute fanatic about sea-lions, tortoises and iguanas (or volcano landscapes). The main islands would be average at most without these animals. And don’t expect to see these creatures everywhere. What’s so great […]

His discoveries on the islands were paramount to the development of his Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. On the islands, Charles Darwin discovered several species of finches. Thanks to his close observations, he discovered that the different species of finches varied from island to island. How do the Galapagos Islands relate to evolution? While […]

The Galápagos Islands are an isolated set of volcanoes, consisting of shield volcanoes and lava plateaus, located 1,200 km (746 mi) west of Ecuador. They are driven by the Galápagos hotspot, and are between 4.2 million and 700,000 years of age.Volcanoes of the Galápagos Islands. Name Last eruption Sierra Negra 2018 Wolf 2015 Cerro Azul […]

Galapagos Weather and Climate The Galapagos Islands are on the equator and the climate does not vary dramatically over the year. The climate of the Islands can best be described as subtropical. What biome is Galápagos Islands? Lying in the Pacific dry belt most of the land in the archipelago is covered by arid, semi-desert […]

Galapagos snakes are all endemic to Galapagos. There are five different species and all of them inhabit the dry zones of the islands, however they do not inhabit all of the Galapagos islands.Galapagos Snakes can be slightly poisonous to humans and may use venom to kill its prey. What snakes live in the Galapagos Islands? […]

Can you stay overnight on the Galapagos Islands? Yes, you can stay overnight on some Galapagos Islands. Those islands are Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana. The other islands and islets of the archipelago are not inhabited by humans, and do not permit any overnight stays. How long can you stay on the Galapagos […]

Fray Tomás de Berlanga. In 1535, the Islands were officially discovered by Fray Tomás de Berlanga (the Bishop of Panama at the time). He was ordered to sail to Peru by Charles V to provide a report on activities there. He set sail from Panama on 23 February 1535. The strong ocean current carried him […]

How far is Galapagos from the equator and on what hemisphere is it? Galapagos is 2,811.78 mi (4,525.12 km) north of the equator, so it is located in the northern hemisphere. How close are the Galapagos Islands to the equator? roughly 600 milesThe Galápagos Islands straddle the equator roughly 600 miles (965 km) off the […]

Only 12 species now exist: one on each of the islands of Santiago, San Cristóbal, Pinzón, Española and Fernandina; two on Santa Cruz; one on each of the five main volcanoes of the largest island, Isabela (Wolf, Darwin, Alcedo, Sierra Negra, and Cerro Azul); and one, abingdoni from Pinta Island, which is considered How many […]

Landings in the Galapagos can be both ‘dry’, when you disembark at a jetty or pier, and ‘wet’, when you jump out of the zodiac and wade a short distance through the (normally shallow) water. What is wet landing? A wet landing consists of boarding a Zodiac from a floating dock on the yacht and […]

Ecuador’s environment ministry says the collapse was the result of natural erosion. Darwin’s Arch, a famed natural rock formation in the Galapagos Islands, has collapsed into the sea as a result of erosion, Ecuadorean environmental officials said. Do the Galapagos Islands still exist? The Galápagos Islands and their surrounding waters form the Galápagos Province of […]

Tortoise History in Galapagos One of the giant tortoise’s most amazing adaptations — its ability to survive without food or water for up to a year — was, unfortunately, the indirect cause of its demise. Why are Galapagos tortoises different? Galapagos tortoises have two very different shapes, each adapted for different feeding habits needed on […]