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 ...

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador (AP) — Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, ...

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The Galápagos Islands are a fascinating archipelago where wildlife seems to reign supreme. The islands are one of the few places in the world where the human footprint is continuously monitored and ...

The towel had a new owner.

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 ...

Feral animals—cats, dogs, pigs, goats and cattle, none of them native—are threatening the unique species of the islands. After the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are abandoning the dogs and cats they ...