Ecuador has launched an investigation into the killing of four Galapagos giant tortoises, which prosecutors fear were hunted and eaten. Remains of the reptiles were found in a national park on ...

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 ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo is welcoming two of the world's largest tortoise species. The giant tortoise exhibit featuring Galapagos and Aldabra tortoises will open Memorial Day Weekend 2025. ...

A 106-year-old Galapagos tortoise named Adolf has left the internet gasping in wonder thanks to an Instagram video. Zookeeper Jay Brewer shared the video of Adolf, showing the ancient reptile's ...

Iconic species such as tortoises, finches, boobies, and marine iguanas could suffer. The famed ecosystems that taught the world about natural selection may teach us a lesson yet again, offering us ...

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to the new Galapagos Islands habitat. Debuted in 2023, the Galápagos Islands exhibit features Galápagos tortoises, the 270,000-gallon One Ocean aquarium and a state-of-the-art habitat for ...

Visit the realm of giant tortoises; study the forces of evolutionary, geologic, and social change; contribute to sustainable solutions for this astounding archipelago. The Galápagos Islands are a ...

Greenland sharks, inhabiting Arctic waters, are Earth's longest-living vertebrates, reaching up to 400 years old. Their slow ...