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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July 13, 2014 - The final day of the World Cup in Brazil. Our friends at Galapagos Conservation Trust have shared 8 interesting facts comparing the biggest football (soccer) event on the planet to the endemic animals that inhabit the Galapagos. See what the distance…
Galapagos Blue-Footed Booby Mother Boobies take care of their chicks right up to the point when their feet start turning to that beautiful aqua-blue. Learn more here - Blue-footed Boobies. Galapagos Frigatebird Momma Frigatebird will take care of this little guy for up to four…
Have you ever dreamed of going on a celebrity cruise in a ship owned by royalty? An upcoming Hollywood film is adding to the romance and intrigue of that fantasy for many Grace Kelly fans. "Grace of Monaco" is a soon-to-be-released biography film offering a…
Chris Waddell, the most decorated male skier in paralympic history and founder of the nonprofit One Revolution, arrived to Ecuador on January 24th, 2014 with his wife Jean (CEO of Virgin Unite), and honored us with their presence on board the M/V Evolution for their…
In the past, agriculture in the Galapagos wasn't seen well by the conservation sector due to the fact that it could bring invasive species. Farmers were blamed for the plagues of raspberries and guava that have escaped agricultural areas and choked native plants. Still then,…
Now we have a new member at the Galapagos National Park. We are talking about a false coral snake, possibly a scarlet king snake. Galapagos residents had found this unique species near the highland town of Santa Rosa, while running over it on the road…