Perched on the edge of a rugged inflatable boat, I slip on my flippers and my snorkeling mask, then jump feet-first into the cerulean waters below. Swimming alongside fellow travelers from the MS ...

The islands are volcanic in origin and were never attached to any continent. Galápagos wildlife arrived by flying, floating or swimming. Birds might have flown there by accident and decided to settle ...

Xavier Castro is a writer who works at the Galapagos Conservancy, where he dedicates himself to educating the public about ...

I quickly splash back into the water from the edge of the panga (or dinghy) where I was taking a break from snorkeling. My wetsuit is only half-zipped, but I quickly swim the 30 or so feet to where my ...

It’s probably fair to say that most visitors venture out to the Galapagos Islands to see the unique wildlife. Being 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, it’s a short hour and a half flight from ...

A blue-footed booby welcomes hikers at the trailhead, whistling in hopes that a potential suitor is within the small group. Boots of brown, black, and burnt orange clash with the azure webbed feet ...

The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the world's rarest flora and fauna. But the wildlife that inspired naturalist Charles Darwin's theory of... Galapagos Plants, Wildlife Under Threat The ...

The Galapagos Islands represent one of Earth's most extraordinary destinations, where wildlife encounters happen at every turn and natural wonders await around each volcanic corner. Planning a trip to ...

More than three-quarters of the penguins' population died during a separate strong El Niño event, fueling concerns for this ...