They enthralled sailors. They inspired Darwin. Then, by the mid 19th-century, the iconic Floreana tortoise was gone. Here’s how a group of persistent scientists unlocked the secrets to bringing them ...

Considering the tremendous efforts underway to save the Galápagos giant tortoise from extinction, it was a curious set of circumstances that found two esteemed veterinarians from Georgia 2,400 miles ...

Naturalist Stan Tekiela explains the key differences between turtles and Galapagos tortoises, sharing facts, photos and ...

After a two-year around-the-world ocean voyage inspired by Charles Darwin, scientists and crew sailed home on a historic ...

This iconic wildlife destination is a nature-lover's paradise. From snorkeling with sea lions to tortoise conservation, there's fun for the whole family.

But here, in the crystal-clear waters of Bartolomé Island — one of 20 that constitute the Galápagos Archipelago off the coast ...

In the video’s caption, the Zoo shared that tortoises, both big and small, can’t resist a good shell scratch. Both Darwin and the baby tortoise have the same reaction to it!

A soothing massage can ease tension and sore muscles, and for animals like Darwin, a giant Galapagos tortoise at the Nashville Zoo, nothing beats a good shell rub!

Prince Edward is set to board the majestic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde today at Port Pendennis Marina to congratulate its international crew on completing the landmark DARWIN200 Global Voyage ...

My journey to Galapagos began with a letter of invitation that I received from the Charles Darwin Foundation which included the following statement: “Recognizing the great contribution of your ...