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I took my family on a Galapagos Islands cruise and it changed how I feel about wildlife

Marc Shoffman and family swapped waterslides for natural wonder on a National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions vessel

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Elusive predator spotted off Galapagos Islands for first time in two decades

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

Rare shark species spotted for first time in 20 years near Galapagos Islands

Researchers hope to better understand the movement of these rare sharks to conserve the species better

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Creatures That Refuse To Age: 5 Animals That Live Longer Than Generations

Humans measure life in calendars and milestones, always chasing the idea of living longer, healthier, fuller lives. But in nature, longevity is not a dream. It is a quiet reality. Some animals live so long that they witness generations rise and fall, landscapes change, and even human history rewrite itself.…

Times Pets · Feb 25

Plastic waste is a toxic legacy – and an important archaeological record

Imagine a remote Galapagos beach, where iguanas stomp around between fishing nets, flip flops, baseball caps and plastic bottles. Stuck in the sand is the empty packet for food sold only in Ecuador, the nearest mainland hundreds of miles away. To most people, these things are rubbish. But to archaeologists,…

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2025

That Time A 'Poisonous Spider' Dropped By Sydney Sweeney In The Middle Of Filming With Jude Law In Australia

"It was like a scary movie."

Cinemablend · Aug 22, 2025

Capybaras, penguins and giant Galapagos tortoises lured on scales for weigh-in

There are more than 10,000 animals at the zoo across 4,000 species.

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025

Giant tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday - and first Father’s Day - at Miami Zoo

Miami Zoo said Goliath’s story was ‘an inspiration to never give up hope!’

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Overtourism is threatening wildlife – here’s how to have a responsible holiday

Cities and their residents can protest overtourism, but wildlife cannot – but there are ways we can help, says Eloise Barker

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

This sustainable Galapagos cruise showed me a side of the islands Darwin never saw

Expedition yacht La Pinta brings the iconic wildlife, natural wonders and ecological warnings of the Galapagos into view.

Euronews · Apr 19, 2025