A quirk of the Galápagos legal system means sea lions get dibs on beach chairs and a run-over iguana is a national incident.

Perched on the edge of a rugged inflatable boat, I slip on my flippers and my snorkeling mask, then jump feet-first into the cerulean waters below. Swimming alongside fellow travelers from the MS ...

Galápagos Islands enforce strict laws prioritizing native wildlife protection above all else. These islands are a UNESCO ...

The Galápagos Islands, often referred to as a living museum, are a fascinating archipelago where wildlife seems to reign supreme.

Learn The Top 10 Galapagos Islands facts with NatGeo Expeditions. The 10 best Galapagos island fun facts will surprise ...

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The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the world's rarest flora and fauna. But the wildlife that inspired naturalist Charles Darwin's theory of... Galapagos Plants, Wildlife Under Threat The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ecuador's Isla de la Plata has the same "Big 15" species as the Galápagos. Photograph By Thomas Peschak, Nat Geo Image Collection ...

The best time to explore the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. While the islands are excellent year-round, these ...

I quickly splash back into the water from the edge of the panga (or dinghy) where I was taking a break from snorkeling. My wetsuit is only half-zipped, but I quickly swim the 30 or so feet to where my ...

Xavier Castro is a writer who works at the Galapagos Conservancy, where he dedicates himself to educating the public about ...