One rises above them all when talking sheer mass: the Galápagos giant tortoise. Thought to have migrated to the area from South America 2 to 3 million years prior, these often sociable reptiles ...

The tortoise is believed to be about 100 years old. It was taken by boat to the main Galapagos conservation center on Santa Cruz island. Conservationists in the Galapagos Islands have found a ...

Instead, giant tortoises have tough, bony mouths with sharp edges that basically slice and mash their food. Just how long can a Galapagos tortoise live? These giant tortoises are champions of ...

The Galápagos yellow warblers on the more populous island of Santa Cruz also increased the duration of their song when ...

Their gender has yet to be determined. “This is the first time in the world that an albino Galapagos tortoise has been born and kept in captivity. No albino individuals have ever been observed ...

Along the way, you'll encounter various species of giant tortoises and cactus forests ... just east of the center of Puerto Ayora, the Tortoise Route is a breathtaking trail featuring wood ...

observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the opportunity to photograph inside an empty tortoise ...

Ever since I saw two giant tortoises at the old Penang Reptile Farm (which no longer exists today), the Galapagos Islands have always been on my travel bucket list. Last year, my wife and I ...

A regular Galapagos giant tortoise can easily live past 100. One of the tortoises named Harriet, managed to live up to 175.

There's no place like the Galapagos ... to see giant tortoises, baby tortoises and land iguanas. One popular beach on the island is the stunning white sand Tortuga Bay, where the turtle watching ...