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Galapagos land iguana yawning
© Jason Lim
Opuntia on Isabela island
8th Apr 2025
Evolution and genetics Geology

Elemental Galapagos: Birth of an Archipelago

GCT Ambassador and author Dr Henry Nicholls explores the forces that shaped the Galapagos Islands and filled them with life.
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Española mockingbird and waved albatross
2nd Apr 2025
Events History of Galapagos

GCT 30th Anniversary Webinar 2025

On 1 April we held a very special webinar to reflect on both the successes and the challenges of the last 30 years, and to look ahead with hope to the next 30 years.
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Darwin's finch
28th Mar 2025
Evolution and genetics

Evolution in real time: An interview with Peter and Rosemary Grant

Peter and Rosemary Grant’s long-running study of Darwin’s finches has revealed evolution to be a more dynamic and unpredictable process than Charles Darwin could ever have imagined.
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Galapagos bullhead shark
17th Mar 2025
Ocean protection Wildlife facts

Uncovering the mysteries of the Galapagos bullhead shark

We spoke to our partners Maximilian Hirschfeld, Sofía Leon and Dagfin Sotomayor at the Galapagos Bullhead Shark Project about their vital research into one of the Archipelago's most elusive species.
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Feed me (Galápagos mockingbird on Santa Cruz island)
5th Mar 2025
Island restoration Wildlife facts

How the Galapagos mockingbird got its name...

Four species of mockingbird can be found in Galapagos, none of which occur anywhere else on Earth.
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Galapagos rail
28th Feb 2025
Island restoration News

Galapagos rail rediscovered on Floreana after 190 years

The Galapagos rail, a secretive bird thought to be extinct on Floreana, has been found on the island for the first time since Charles Darwin observed it in 1835.
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Floreana giant tortoise
27th Feb 2025
Education and outreach History of Galapagos

Understanding the impact of adaptation for British Science Week

There is no better place to study this year's British Science Week theme ‘Change and Adapt’ than on the iconic Galapagos Islands.
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Tourist photographing sea lions on Rabida island, Galapagos
24th Feb 2025
Tourism Wildlife facts

The best times to visit Galapagos

Planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Discover the best time of year to visit your favourite Galapagos species.
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Tourists on a beach in Galapagos
18th Feb 2025
Tourism

What to pack for a trip to Galapagos

If you’re lucky enough to be travelling to the Galapagos Islands, it’s important to know what to take - and what to leave at home - in order to travel responsibly and get the most out of your visit.
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30th Jan 2025
Education and outreach

Connecting children with nature: an interview with Leidy Apolo Cajamarca

We spoke to our partner, Leidy Apolo Cajamarca at the Connecting with Nature project, about her work and the importance of children developing a love for nature and strong sustainability values.
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