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Indian Galapagos islands: Hyderabad scientists dive Western Ghats’ biodiversity
The Western Ghats are arguably far more diverse and rich in animal and plant life, which is where top biological and genetic ...
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From Marine Iguanas To Giant Tortoises: Discovering The Galápagos Islands With Lindblad Expeditions
TheTravel was invited to the Galapagos Islands with Lindblad Expeditions, an area home to some of the most unique animals in ...
This sustainable Galapagos cruise showed me a side of the islands Darwin never saw
Expedition yacht La Pinta brings the iconic wildlife, natural wonders and ecological warnings of the Galapagos into view.
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100-Year-Old Critically Endangered Tortoise Becomes The Oldest First-Time Mom Of Her Species
A Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo has four new hatchlings. The first-time mother and her mate are both 100 years old!
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Thousands of Giant Tortoises Anchor a Thriving Ecosystem on Aldabra, a Remote Atoll in the Indian Ocean
The animals graze the vegetation into a picturesque turf, fertilize the soil with their dung and disperse seeds over large ...
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Ecuador: from Darwin to drug trafficking
Ahead of the presidential runoff on Sunday, here are five key facts about Ecuador, previously among South America's most ...
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Experts celebrate rediscovery of species believed extinct for nearly two centuries: 'Photographed once, observed twice'
The schiribilla bird of the Galápagos Islands was observed by Charles Darwin in 1835 but has been missing ever since — until now.
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Four critically endangered Galápagos tortoises hatch at the Philadelphia Zoo
Mommy, who has lived at the zoo for nearly 93 years, is seen as one of the most "genetically valuable Galapagos tortoises" in ...
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Sounds of Darwin Symphony Orchestra to hit Northern Territory roads on April 8
The sounds of the whole Darwin Symphony Orchestra are hitting the road this week for the first time in about a decade, bringing its music to all parts of the Northern Territory. DSO will take its ...
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Endangered Galapagos tortoise becomes first-time mum at the age of 100
A Galapagos tortoise has become a first-time mother at 100 years old. Article continues below Keepers at Philadelphia Zoo announced the birth of four Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise ...
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Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (AP) — A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. In an announcement Friday, the zoo said ...