IT is 40 years since King Charles, then Prince of Wales, first took an artist with him on a royal tour. The Sun’s celebrated ...

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One of their most famous breeding tortoises was Diego, who since 1976 sired 900 offspring, earning him the nickname, Super Diego. Now a centenarian, he was retired to Espanola to live out his ...

The Galápagos tortoise is arguably the most iconic species of these islands. Known for their enormous size, these tortoises can weigh up to 900 pounds and live for over a century. There are several ...

Of the 9,000 species here, many are unique to the Galapagos. Fauna consists of fish, birds and reptiles — like the islands’ famous giant tortoises; there are no land mammals.

By Diego Delso 3. Galápagos Giant Tortoise – The Living Giant The Galápagos giant tortoise is a true icon of the Galápagos. These majestic creatures can reach a weight exceeding 400 kg and boast a ...

In 2023 there were 330,000 visitors, up from about 215,000 just a decade prior. It’s a double-edged sword.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The newly famous Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo are in need of names! The hatchlings are four adorable reasons to visit the zoo ...

Galápagos Islands; one of the most biologically unique places on Earth. Alice dives with hammerhead sharks and explores the southeastern islands by cruise, encountering giant tortoises, sea ...

Laterallus spilonota, or the Galapagos rail – credit: CC 0.0., iNaturalist Despite being arguably the most famous island chain in the world in terms of biodiversity, the Galápagos Islands are ...

The El Chato tortoise reserve in the Highlands is a must-visit. Here, the Galapagos’ giant tortoises lazily graze on the land – and there’s a lava tunnel to explore, too.