The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest tortoises in the world, living on the Galápagos Islands and playing a ...

Hundreds of giant tortoises have been returned to the wild across the Galápagos Islands, boosting the population of one of the rarest creatures on Earth. Rangers from the Galápagos National Park ...

But a similar finch on another island has a big, thick beak for eating seeds. The tortoises on some islands have shells that are dome shaped because they eat plants that are low down. But similar ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters.

Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass ... captivating charm of the Galápagos Islands at El Rancho el Chato. Here, giant tortoises roam freely in their natural ...

and similar facilities on San Cristobal and Isabela Islands, raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour ...

Travelers visit this isolated strip of Santa Cruz's southern coastline for some quality face time with the Galapagos' marine turtles. If you visit between January and February, you may even catch ...

Green sea turtles are nesting and it’s a good time ... guide (all of whom must be permanent residents of the Galapagos Islands), whether it is land- or sea-based. Otherwise, you’ll be ...