There are 18 named islands in the archipelago, over 100 smaller ones, and a swath of seamounts that extend east to the Peru-Chile subduction zone where the Nazca plate is consumed beneath the ...

The Galápagos Islands include 13 large islands, though only four have permanent residents: Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Floreana. These islands are best known for wildlife found ...

21 July 2025 - 8 days for £3,349 per person 14 August 2026 - 11 days for £4,850 per person Embark on a journey of discovery and adventure, following in the footsteps of explorer and ...

Ecuador and Peru face off in a pivotal CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier that could shape both teams’ futures. Ecuador, currently second with 24 points, is closing in on a World Cup berth and could punch ...

More about Galápagos tortoises Galápagos tortoises are herbivores native to the Galápagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador. Female tortoises typically lay up to 20 billiard-ball-sized eggs at ...

Goliath the tortoise had a big shellebration Sunday as he marked his first Father's Day. He also turned 135 at Zoo Miami. His hatchling was born on June 4 after incubating for about four months, ...

This week's lineup proves Canberra knows how to party in style – even in the depths of winter. Here's your bumper guide to ...

Goliath the tortoise had a big shellebration Sunday as he marked his first Father's Day. He also turned 135 at Zoo Miami. His hatchling was born on June 4 after incubating for about four months ...

The crisis in Ecuador’s prisons has escaped the confines of the penitentiary system to sow violence, corruption, and chaos around the country. The political assassinations, terrorist-style attacks, ...