On average, a Galapagos tortoise grows to about 5 feet long, but the largest recorded was nearly 6 feet. Female tortoises are quite impressive, weighing in at around 250 pounds.

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When Fray Tomás de Berlanga first landed on the Galapagos Islands in 1535, he wasn’t impressed by the dry, volcanic landscape ...

Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the opportunity to photograph inside an empty tortoise shell for a memorable experience. – Xavier Castro Embark on ...

These giant tortoises are some of the most iconic creatures in the Galapagos. The islands’ name comes from an old Spanish word ‘galápago’, which refers to the saddle-like shape of the tortoise shells.

The Galápagos yellow warblers on the more populous island of Santa Cruz also increased the duration of their song when ...

Birds change their songs to be heard over the sound of automobile traffic, and when that doesn't work, they get aggressive. A new study in the journal Animal Behavior found that Yellow Warblers, which ...

Animals all over the world have wide range of lifespans, varying from mere hours to millennia.The longevity depends on the ...

Yellow Warblers that live close to roads in the Galápagos get more aggressive around traffic noises, per a new study ...

You can discover plenty of captivating spots in the islands on a bike, including giant tortoise ranches. Renting a bike from local companies like Bike & Smile in Puerto Ayora will likely set you ...