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Galapagos Islands' unique animal, plants served as basis for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, in 2026 El Nino threatens to wipe out concentration of species not found elsewhere on Earth

Charles Darwin Foundation data shows that aftermath of the 1998 El Nino — one of the most powerful and destructive cycles — only 400 of the 1,300 existing Galapagos penguins remained.

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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

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

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Volcano Erupts On Galapagos Islands, No Threat To Visitors

Eruption of volcano on Galapagos Islands showcases Earth's dynamic geology and biodiversity. No immediate threat to visitors. Authorities monitoring situat...

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Nurse attacked by shark on holiday has emergency surgery to save leg

Delia Yriarte, who was on holiday in the Galapagos Islands, said the sea filled with blood during the attack

The Independent UK

Ecuador frees cash for Galapagos conservation with $1.6 billion bond buyback

Ecuador is set to complete the biggest ever debt-for-nature swap, freeing up cash for conservation of the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's most precious ecosystems, after Credit Suisse bought up three of its bonds.

Reuters

‘Doctors told me it was stress – then I was diagnosed with stage four cancer’

Mollie Mulheron, 24, was travelling in the Galapagos Islands when she first experienced symptoms

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‘Doctors told me it was stress – then I was diagnosed with stage four cancer’

Mollie Mulheron, 24, was travelling in the Galapagos Islands when she first experienced symptoms

The Independent UK

‘Doctors told me it was stress – then I was diagnosed with stage four cancer’

Mollie Mulheron, 24, was travelling in the Galapagos Islands when she first experienced symptoms

The Independent UK

'Doctors said I had stress - but now I've been diagnosed with Stage four cancer'

Mollie Mulheron, 24, had recently returned from travelling in the Galapagos Islands where she began experiencing symptoms and had been told by doctors that she was 'too stressed'

Daily Mirror

‘Doctors told me it was stress – then I was diagnosed with stage four cancer’

Mollie Mulheron, 24, was travelling in the Galapagos Islands when she first experienced symptoms

The Independent UK

Top adventure holiday activities - like hiking, nature trail walks, and wildlife safaris

Over a third are looking to broaden their travel horizons this year - and go to places like Antarctica or Galapagos Islands

Wales Online

Over half of Brits want to try adventurous activities on holiday - like hiking or safaris

Over a third are looking to broaden their travel horizons this year - and go to places like Antarctica or Galapagos Islands

Daily Mirror

Bankers bet billions on new wave of debt-for-nature deals

The Galapagos Islands, whose thousands of unique species inspired Darwin's theory of evolution, have incalculable ecological value. But what are they worth?

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Earthquake with 6.3 magnitude hits off coast of Central America

Quake took place at a depth of six miles between Panama and Galapagos Islands

Reuters

Quake strikes in Pacific off Central America, no reports of damage

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean between Central America and the Galapagos Islands on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no initial reports of damage.

Daily Mirror

China shifting fishing focus to the Galapagos islands - putting habitat in danger

Hundreds of ships have gathered near the Galapagos Islands, 600 miles west of Ecuador where they are resupplied at sea so they can carry on fishing

Zenger

Critically-Endangered Birds Laying Eggs On Galapagos

These critically-endangered birds are making a comeback in the Galapagos Islands.

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Flamingos Return To Galapagos Island After 20-Year Gap

Flamingos have returned to a Galapagos island 20 years after an invasion of rats forced them out.

Daily Record

Small Scottish town named 'one of world's greatest places' by Time magazine

Portree is rubbing shoulders with the likes of the Great Barrier Reef, Galapagos Islands, and San Francisco.

Glasgow Live

Time magazine name small Scottish town off west coast 'one of world's greatest places'

Rubbing shoulders with the likes of the Great Barrier Reef, Galapagos Islands, San Francisco and other global destinations, this beautiful town has made it into the top 50 list!

Daily Record

June Nelson tells her story in this week's Galloway People

From the Galapagos Islands to Galloway, June talks about her Robinson Crusoe year studying birdlife while naked.

Zenger

VIDEO: Oil Slick: Boat With 20,000 Gallons Of Diesel Sinks At Galapagos Islands

The boat, called Albatros, sank near the island of Santa Cruz in the Ecuadorian Galapagos Islands on Saturday.

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Galapagos Experts Tag 10 Manta Rays To Establish Migration Patterns

“The research team sampled three species of rays to make comparisons with other populations in the region".

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