Since the tortoises' digestion process can take 28 days, the researchers are worried about the effects of the trash.

There are few things more tragic than the extinction of an entire species, but the end of the Pinta Island tortoise hits ...

The addition of the Gemini and the Delfina brings the total annual Galapagos departures for the company to more than 200 and ...

Thirteen Aldabra giant tortoise hatchlings are thriving in the Seychelles after emerging from the first successful artificial incubation of their species, marking a potential turning point for ...

At 47, the Phillie Phanatic is still Philadelphia’s most beloved troublemaker. A Philly resident since he arrived from the Galápagos Islands in 1978, this giant, green, flightless bird spends his ...

Birdwatchers aboard a seabird tour off the coast of Sonoma and Marin counties over the weekend are the first people in U.S. waters to spot a species of albatross that normally lives near the Galapagos ...

Some of the world’s most peaceful animals are also its most powerful. Here’s a look at seven incredible herbivores that shape ...

Witness the unique wildlife and beautiful views of this archipelago from the sea. Jordan Harvey is one of the world’s leading experts on South American travel. Since founding Knowmad Adventures while ...

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While speed often captures attention, many animals thrive by moving slowly, conserving energy and avoiding predators. From the banana slug to the dwar ...

Travel is one of the few experiences that grows richer with time, yet some places demand a certain vitality, the stamina to ...