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.

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

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 ...

I learned 10 things to know before going to the Galapagos while I was there. Even though I researched, read other bloggers' ...