Waddle This Way: A Penguin Adventure from Galapagos to Patagonia
a penguin’s life is more complex than you might think
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(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated) Meet the Sally Lightfoot Crab, aka rainbow warriors. These vibrant creatures are not just a feast for the eyes; they’re also masters of survival, darting across the Galapagos shores. As you read on, you’ll learn about their striking blue, orange, and red shells that shield them from predators and how …
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(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated) Scientists consider there are at least 17 species of Galapagos tortoises on the Islands that have similar genes to those of Lonesome George and, according to the Galapagos National Park, they believe that George's death (on June 24, 2012) may not mean it is the…
(2 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5, rated) Rats are considered an invasive species in Galapagos and today they represent one of the greatest threats to the ecosystem of the islands. These rodents were brought to the islands over the course of several centuries aboard the ships of pirates, whalers and buccaneers who…
(0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5, rated) Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano, located just 3 hours south of Quito, is once again very active. For those visiting Ecuador in the coming months, a trip to see Tungurahua from a safe distance is a must. The volcano can be seen by driving south to the…
(0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5, rated) On August 25, 2007, a dive master in the Galapagos Islands photographed a snow-white albino whale shark at Darwin’s Arch. Found right off the coast of Darwin Island, the northern-most island of the Galapagos, Darwin’s Arch is undoubtedly Galapagos’ most respected dive site. Huge schools…
(0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5, rated) Humpback whales are one the largest members of the rorqual whale family, with adult males measuring over 15 meters (45 ft) and weighing over 40 tons. Last week, an albino Humpback Whale was spotted off the coast of Ecuador, between the coastal town of Puerto…
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5, rated) La Niña, a name that originates from Spanish, meaning "the girl," is a coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon that is the complement of El Niño. During the La Niña phenomenon, the sea surface temperature across the equatorial Eastern Central Pacific Ocean will be cooler than normal by…