During his brief stay, Darwin was struck by the unique species on the islands, particularly the variations in finches, mockingbirds and tortoises ... it's the sea turtles riding the currents ...

Dick died soon after of unknown causes but Tom and Harry flourished. As they grew children began riding on their backs, proving that Darwin was not the only would-be tortoise cowboy. They became a ...

A keen and encyclopedic preserver of the island’s history, Thorpe tells us that it was under this tree that Napoleon met Miss Polly Mason, famous for her spunk and for riding an ox rather than a ...

First unveiled to the rest of the world by Charles Darwin in his famous "On the Origin ... is home to one-of-a-kind wildlife like giant tortoises, tropical Galápagos penguins, marine iguanas ...

Ever since Charles Darwin visited nearly 200 years ago and ... With unique species like giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies, biodiversity is the main attraction, but the Galápagos Islands ...

Passengers can enjoy all manner of activities from horse riding to snorkelling and ... As well as blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises and iguanas, expect to spot the endemic flora and fauna that ...

Since being adopted from a rescue in 2019, Darwin has endeared himself to his owners, extended family and neighbors.

Thomas, the 200-pound tortoise, recently visited the Rotary Club of St. Francisville and Bains Lower Elementary School, ...

"We didn’t think he was going to survive the winter being out there for the first time," the reptile's owner said Getty After 9 months of searching, a missing pet tortoise has been found a mile ...

The Philadelphia Zoo says the hatchlings are "doing well." Four tortoise hatchlings born at the Philadelphia Zoo now have names. Over 13,000 people voted for the zoo's youngest stars to be named ...

In a remarkable turn of events at the Philadelphia Zoo, Mommy, a centenarian western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise, has laid her first eggs. This event marks a significant milestone for ...

Exploring murals in the Australian city of Darwin is an enlightening experience, especially when you have artist David Collins as a guide. Collins is director of the Darwin Street Art Festival ...