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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 ...
Second-grade teacher Emily Czerwonka brings her Galapagos Islands adventure to Beverly Elementary, teaching kids about ...
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 ...
But here, in the crystal-clear waters of Bartolomé Island — one of 20 that constitute the Galápagos Archipelago off the coast ...
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!
Charles Darwin University hosting ‘Building Community Resilience’ TEDx talk in August 2025 Prisons, croc management and fear of missing out are just some of the topics academics will discuss ...
A timepiece used on a seagoing voyage by the HMS Beagle – the ship that carried Charles Darwin on his travels – has been placed under an export bar, meaning it cannot leave the UK. The move by ...
Charles Darwin University’s Palmerston campus marks 30 years with open day The Territory’s oldest fine dining restaurant is celebrating three decades of service.