The Latest Breaking News from the Charles Darwin Foundation

Gecko Rediscovered After Eradication: study finds distinct Rábida lineage; DNA vouchers aid conservation

The leaf-toed geckos, once believed to be extinct, have made a surprising comeback on Rábida Island. Following the successful eradication of brown rats in 2011, a solitary gecko made its debut a year later. Further expeditions in 2019 and 2021 yielded additional specimens, highlighting these geckos as a unique evolutionary…

The Times of India · Sep 24

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.

The Economic Times · Sep 12

From Galápagos penguins to giant daisy trees: Powerful El Niño could decimate rare wildlife

After the powerful 1998 El Niño, only 400 of the 1,300 existing Galápagos penguins remained.

Euronews · Sep 11

New Casio G-Shock models support the Charles Darwin Foundation – with a surprise on the dial!

These new Casio G-Shock models feature an unexpected surprise on the dial.

T3 · Jan 9, 2025

In Darwin's Footsteps: Scientists Recreate Historic 1830s Expedition

Like Charles Darwin did in 1831, a group of scientists and environmentalists last year set sail from the English port of Plymouth, headed for the Galapagos islands off the coast of Ecuador.

International Business Times · May 21, 2024

G-Shock meets the Galapagos for a trio of conservation-themed watches

Casio has teamed up with The Charles Darwin Foundation to create three G-Shock watches with subtle animal enhancements

Advnture · Nov 17, 2023

The G-Shock evolves! New Casio models pair with the Charles Darwin Foundation

Pick out a top timepiece and show your support for the Galapagos Islands

T3 · Nov 15, 2023