An Endangered Galápagos Tortoise Is a First-Time Mother at 100
Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz tortoise, recently welcomed four hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she has lived since 1932.
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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.
Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
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 it is “overjoyed” at the ...
World’s 12 most underrated countries everyone should visit before they die
Bypass the tourists and venture off the beaten track with any of these 12 countries, famed for their underrated charm and all ...
'Seemingly impossible': 100-year-old giant tortoise reproduces for first time
A roughly 100-year-old western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise has become a mom for the first time after reproducing with a ...
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Poetry Maps Open Call by Artist Matthew Schembri
Poetry Maps is a project that will showcase several map outlines of island countries, created from poems printed in black ink on white sheets.
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Abercrombie & Kent Announces Around the World with Geoffrey Kent Travel Experience
Global leader in luxury travel, Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), has announced a new travel experience; Around the World with ...
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UK and Mauritius close in on deal over Chagos Islands after US signals consent
Britain and Mauritius have been negotiating a deal for the U.K. to hand over the Indian Ocean archipelago, which is home to a ...
Drone footage reveals flood damage on Greece’s Paros island
Torrential rainfall on the Greek island of Paros on Monday (March 31) caused significant damage to the capital, Naoussa, as seen in drone footage recorded on Monday (March 31). Why is Musk pouring ...
Solar Eclipse Guide: Here’s Where The Next Ones Are — And The Best Places To See Them
Several major solar eclipses are coming n the wake of the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse. Here’s where and when to see ...
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Traffic Noise May Be Making These Bright Yellow Birds More Aggressive in the Galápagos Islands, Study Suggests
Alper Yelimlies The Galápagos Islands are famous for their pristine, natural ecosystems. But even on this remote and mostly ...