The Accidental Arrival That Changed Everything The islands are volcanic in origin and were never attached to any continent.

Man-made threats pose far greater danger, experts say. — -- The eruption of a mile-high volcano on one of the Galapagos Islands this week has triggered concerns for the fragile and world-renowned ...

The Galápagos Islands are home to some of the most unique species in the world Joelle Goldstein is a Senior News Editor on the TV team for PEOPLE Digital. She has been with the brand since 2017, ...

All four species of Galápagos iguanas are categorized as threatened on the IUCN Red List and require permits for international trade — something the Ecuadorian government doesn’t issue for live ...

The baby tortoises amble around in their corral, brightly colored labels with numbers affixed to their shells like football jerseys. But these little guys’ teams are the different Galapagos islands, ...

This was not the Galapagos wildlife encounter I expected, but considering I’d already spotted five of the iconic “Big 15” animals between the airport and the seaport, run-ins with the 9,000 other ...

The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the rarest flora and fauna in the world. But the wildlife that inspired naturalist Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are under threat. A boom in the human ...

A mosquito that has lived on the Galapagos Islands for thousands of years is emerging as a potential threat to the archipelago's wildlife, because of an increase in tourism. Scientists fear the ...

A clean-up mission is in full swing after a 600-gallon oil spill left parts of the Galapagos Islands covered in diesel fuel on Sunday. The spill is reportedly the ...

If you’re looking for a holiday where wildlife is guaranteed, choose the Galapagos. You don’t need luck or to spend silent ...