Of the 9,000 species here, many are unique to the Galapagos. Fauna consists of fish, birds and reptiles — like the islands’ famous giant tortoises; there are no land mammals.

First Galapagos tortoise hatches at Zoo Miami in historic event While both Goliath and Sweet Pea remain in good health and are on display at their public habitat, they are unaware of the hatchling ...

Galapagos tomatoes revert to toxic traits, challenging evolution theories and offering insights for genetic engineering and pest resistance.

After 24 years, scientists discovered thriving colonies of Rhizopsammia wellingtoni, a black stony coral species thought extinct near Galapagos Tagus Cove.

Divers have rediscovered a rare marine species believed to have been extinct for 24 years. Last seen in 2000, Rhizopsammia wellingtoni — a “unique and well-known” black stony coral species ...

Hyatt Hotels will sell its recently acquired Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate portfolio, including Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, to Tortuga Resorts. ·Hotel Dive·Courtesy of Hyatt Jenna Graber ...

A pre-dawn crash into a playa lake in southwest Amarillo left a 22-year-old man dead on Saturday, May 31, after emergency crews recovered his body from the water, according to police.

Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, became a father for the first time earlier this month, zoo officials said. “Goliath is my hero, and I am sure he will soon be ...

Mechelen, Belgium; June 23, 2025, 07:30 CET; regulated information – inside information – Galapagos NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) today announced the appointment of Mr. Aaron Cox as Chief ...

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Zoo Miami is celebrating a special Father’s Day this year as its oldest tortoise is marking a milestone birthday and its very first time being a dad ...

Goliath the tortoise had a big shellebration Sunday as he marked his first Father's Day. He also turned 135 at Zoo Miami. His hatchling was born on June 4 after incubating for about four months, ...