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Galapagos Islands' unique animal, plants served as basis for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, in 2026 El Nino threatens to wipe out concentration of species not found elsewhere on EarthCharles Darwin Foundation data shows that aftermath of the 1998 El Nino — one of the most powerful and destructive cycles — only 400 of the...- In 2014, Celebrity Cruises launched reforestation with Galápagos National Park. 10 years later, the project had planted more than 85,000 plants and restored 60 acresCelebrity Cruises now offers booking for its 2027 Galapagos expeditions. These all-inclusive voyages provide guests unique wildlife encount...
- In 1888, USDA sent an entomologist to Australia to collect vedalia beetles for California’s cottony cushion scale; within a year, the pest had sharply declinedThe cottony cushion scale insect threatened California's citrus growers with devastation. The USDA took action by sending a scientist to Au...
- 'Postcard from heaven, a treasure': California man finds a message from his late parents mailed 26 years ago from Denmark, leaving Bob Sheppard stunned by emotional surpriseA California man received an emotional surprise when a postcard his late parents mailed from Denmark in 2000 finally arrived at his Long Be...
- The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk from warming waters
- Hawaii tourists need to pay climate tax? Here's what we know so farTourists travelling to Hawaii may soon have to pay climate tax as per a proposal to safeguard beaches there, according to a report.
- New bird species evolved in just two generations: StudyA new bird species belonging to the Big Bird lineage, which today consists of roughly 30 individuals, emerged on the Galapagos Islands in j...
- New species can develop in just two generations: StudyNew York, Nov 25 (IANS) A study of birds, which live on the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean, has shown direct genetic evidence that ...
- Wilderness vacation: It will help you rejuvenate and relaxThis is going to make for the ideal vacation, with not a single dull moment.
- Try snorkeling, kayaking in the Carribean islands & stay mesmerisedBeing the third largest coral system in the world, one can hop between the islands by ferry or explore an island on a hired bike.
- El Nino's impact may disrupt marine food chain: NASAEl Nino years can have a big impact on phytoplanktons - the tiniest plants in the ocean - disrupting the marine food chain, NASA scientists...
- Darwin's trail: Take a trip to the exotic Galapagos IslandsVisit Galapagos Islands and get clicked with sea lions,giant pinta tortoise and more.
- Visit Ecuador this winter and experience its unique geographySoak in a paradise full of varied vegetation and become one with nature.
- Embrace life, spot rare flora and fauna in Galapagos IslandsAlthough all of islands shared similar volcanic compositions, environment, and climate, each isolated isle was home to its own set of uniqu...
- Hide-n-Seek by the beachAfter hitting all the popular travel destinations, who wants to travel on the same route? We suggest you punch in an extra amount of excite...
- Tata Group's Taj Vivanta plans hotel in EcuadorWe are having negotiations with Taj Vivanta who have shown interest in setting up ecological hotel on Galapagos Island," said Ecuadorian Co...
- Indian-origin boy, Sathwik Karnik, wins National Geographic Bee contestTo clinch this title, Karnik, 12, correctly named Chimborazo as the mountain in Ecuador that represents the farthest point from the Earth's...
- Experience a destination and indulge in regional specialitiesWhether you are an animal lover or just a photography enthusiast, to say that life on the Galapagos will mesmerise you, would be a gross un...
- Google launches global kids science fairGoogle on Tuesday launched its first ever global science fair for young people aged 13 to 18, with the grand prize being a trip to the Gala...
- Galapagos Island depicts nature's richness & diversity but also fragilityA trip to the Galapagos Islands at the very end of the world, reminds how magnificent our planet is. After all, the remarkable & unique wil...
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