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- Galápagos Islands - Wikipedia
The Galápagos are famous for their large number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin in the 1830s and inspired his theory of evolution by means of natural selection All of these islands are protected as part of Ecuador's Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve
- Galapagos Islands | Location, Animals, Facts | Britannica
Galapagos Islands, island group of the eastern Pacific Ocean, administratively a province of Ecuador The islands became internationally famous as a result of their being visited in 1835 by Charles Darwin; their unusual fauna contributed to his groundbreaking theories on natural selection
- Guide to the Galápagos Islands - Lonely Planet
A paradise for anyone who loves wildlife and raw nature, the Galápagos Islands contain wonders you’ll find nowhere else on earth Plying the islands’ shores and coastal waters are Galápagos giant tortoises that weigh more than 500 pounds Marine iguanas that swim and eat seaweed and algae
- Galápagos Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site | National Geographic
Discover the “living laboratory” that inspired the work of Charles Darwin The Galápagos Islands are located 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) from the South American mainland but a world apart from
- Galapagos Islands Travel Guide | U. S. News Travel
Guide to the best hotels and things to do in Galapagos Islands Maps, travel tips and more
- Galapagos Islands overview and information | Galapagos Islands Travel
The Galapagos Islands sit in the Pacific Ocean, off Ecuador’s coast These islands are home to unique wildlife and rare plants, all surrounded by beautiful blue waters
- Galápagos Islands: Travel, Tips Experiences
Famous for their extraordinary wildlife and their critical role in the development of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, the Galápagos are also recognized as the second most volcanically active archipelago in the world, after Hawaii
- The Islands | Galápagos Conservancy
Our Island-by-Island guide is the best resource for providing a wealth of information about each of the 13 major islands and 7 smaller islands that make up the Galápagos Archipelago Click the links below the map to learn more
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