A report of research indicates that the giant saddleback tortoise of Espanola island in the Galapagos Islands have, through conservation efforts, begun to successfully return from the brink of extinction.

Enjoy the adventure of the Galapagos Islands from the point of view of six-year-old "Little Miss Chievous". She tells about the yacht her family took to the islands and shares her pictures with descriptions.

Enjoy the adventure of the Galapagos Islands from the point of view of six-year-old "Little Miss Chievous". She tells about the yacht her family took to the islands and shares her pictures with descriptions.

Using the interactive, multimedia map, see the Islands as they exist today and learn how they inspired Darwin, who pointed to them as the "origin of all my views." You can trace the trip of Darwin and hear from biologists at each spot....

Cartoon illustration of the Galapagos giant tortoise.

This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions aboutthe giant domed tortoises living on Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.

In this personal site find 28 large high-quality pictures of the islands nature - huge turtles, iguanas, exotic birds, sea cats, and of course perfect landscapes. It's an interesting photo cruise to Galapagos islands.

In this personal site find 28 large high-quality pictures of the islands nature - huge turtles, iguanas, exotic birds, sea cats, and of course perfect landscapes. It's an interesting photo cruise to Galapagos islands.

Enjoy the adventure of the Galapagos Islands from the point of view of six-year-old "Little Miss Chievous". She tells about the yacht her family took to the islands and shares her pictures with descriptions.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Do you ever wonder why some birds are big like ostriches and some birds are small like robins? Or why a lion has a mane while a leopard has spots? In the 19th...