On the Galapagos Islands, Darwin also saw several different types of finch, a different species on each island. He noticed that each finch species had a different type of beak, depending on the food available on its island. The finches that ate large nuts had strong beaks for breaking the nuts open. How are Darwin’s […]

The most important rules and regulations of the Galapagos National Park for visitors are the following: Always follow the marked trail and never leave it. Do not touch the animals. Do not take souvenirs from the islands. What is not allowed in the Galapagos? Do not take or buy any products or souvenirs made from […]

Patrick Watkins. The first “permanent” human inhabitant of the Galapagos was an Irishman by the name of Patrick Watkins, who was marooned on Floreana in 1807. He spent 8 years there, raising vegetables and selling them to visiting whaling ships before stealing a boat and sailing to the mainland. Who were the first people on […]

Like many remote islands, the Galapagos Islands that fired Charles Darwin’s imagination are both a hotbed of biodiversity and extremely vulnerable to invasive species.All 80,000 or so goats (Capra hircus) on the 58,500-hectare Santiago Island have been eradicated in just 52 months. Are there goats in the Galapagos Islands? Introduced by whalers and pirates in […]

So overall yes, the Galapagos islands are considered to be a very safe shark destination. Are Galapagos sharks friendly? What’s more, is that Galapagos sharks are “threat free” thanks to their relatively untouched sources of food. This lack of food scarcity in their environment has made them pretty docile creatures, especially when it comes to […]

Galapagos Conservation Trust aims to protect the vulnerable ecosystems found on Galapagos by conserving species, restoring habitats and driving sustainable solutions. What does Galapagos Conservancy do? Mission: Galapagos Conservancy protects the unique biodiversity and ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands through direct conservation, research and outreach. How are the Galapagos Islands being conserved? Galapagos conservation is […]

The Galapagos Islands are uniquely located on both sides of the equator in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The islands are situated at a point in the Pacific Ocean where three ocean currents collide, creating a unique area in the sea where warm and varying degrees of cold water meet. What makes Galapagos Islands […]

No massive cruise ships sail in the Galapagos Islands The only vessels permitted in the archipelago hold up to 100 passengers, which is nothing compared to the whopping 6,000 passengers that some cruise ships can accommodate. How much does it cost to sail to the Galapagos Islands? The average cost of a 5-day Galapagos cruise […]

It is a thrilling experience, thanks to the thousands of puffins, which earns the Farne Islands their affectionate nickname: ‘The Galapagos of the North’.With such a high concentration of seabirds competing for food and nesting space, the Farne Islands are a wildlife photographer’s paradise. Is it a type of bird that you find in the […]

The Galápagos Islands were formed as a result of several of Earth’s internal processes. The Galápagos’ stationary hot spot formed a chain of volcanoes as the Nazca crustal plate moved east-southeast above the hot spot like a conveyor belt. When was the Galapagos Islands formed? Initially formed between 3 million and 5 million years ago, […]

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 […]