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Galapagos Islands: Land without frogs
So… why aren’t there any frogs in the Galapagos Islands? I don’t know if Galapagos tour visitors ever wonder about this, but Charles Darwin did find the particular fact quite unnerving… especially since he was ready to study theology for … Continue reading
The Galapagos Islands mystery number one
If you’ve already enjoyed a Galapagos cruise, I have a question for you: how did you get onto your boat? You flew, right? It took a lot of gasoline, it took a plane, but you got there. I guess if … Continue reading
Darwin Day in the Galapagos Islands
Could there be a more pertinent place on Earth to celebrate Darwin Day than the Galapagos Islands? The only contender would probably be Shrewsbury, England, where Charles Darwin was born… but the Galapagos Islands are far more glamorous, no doubt.
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The Flightless Cormorant: Devolution on the Galapagos
How about that… a creature that is transmutating right in front of you? The Flightless Cormorant is a true icon of Evolution… I’m not sure that Darwin even took much notice of this animal during his Galapagos travels. It’s possible … Continue reading
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2012 Cruises To Seek Out Giant Tortoises Presumed Extinct
Scientists are saying that one of the already “known to be” extinct tortoise subspecies of the Galapagos Islands has suddenly come back to life. Now that’s great news! Especially considering that Metropolitan Touring cruise tour itineraries will be going straight … Continue reading
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