But at the time he fails to even recognize that they are all finches. Darwin enjoys riding on the giant tortoises, called galapagos in Spanish. "I was always amused when overtaking one of these ...

After his death, his body was stuffed and is currently displayed at the Charles Darwin Research Center in the Galapagos. Giant tortoises are believed to have arrived on the remote volcanic island ...

Today we saw Darwin?s classroom, finally exploring San Cristobal island after days of teasing from the sea lions we pass on the way to the conference center. Early in the morning we packed into open ...

an excellent place to observe tortoises and appreciate the enduring relevance of Darwin's theories. Some also emphasize the Station's close proximity to a scenic beach, making it an enriching ...

such as the notched shell of Pinzón Island’s saddleback giant tortoise. Tui De Roy / Minden Pictures In Charles Darwin’s day, the Galápagos Islands were perhaps the best place in the world ...