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The Galapagos Islands Are Truly a Marvel of Nature

Unfortunately, this beautiful Galapagos island, rich in biodiversity and plant life, has faced many crises thanks to humans. Back in 2008, dozens of sea lions were found brutally murdered on Pinta Island, the nature reserve of the Galapagos Islands.

If You Love Animals, You Really Need to Visit These Places

Galapagos Islands As they are located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, for any species to arrive here they would have had to fly, swim, or been brought there by sailors.

10 Rare Animal Species Found in Only One Location

Pink Land Iguana - Galapagos Islands One of the rarest species found on the Galapagos Islands is the pink land iguana, Conolophus marthae , which lives in a stretch of 25 square kilometers on top of the Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island.

Discover the Beautiful Life Down on the Ocean Floor...

Judy Townsend Japanese War Bonnet, Rudnaya Bay, Sea of Japan Source: Andrey Shpatak Greater Blue Ringed Octopus, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia Source: Beth Watson Ribbon Sweetlips, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia Source: Filippo Borghi Lemon Shark, Grand Bahamas Source: Laura Rock Panamic Cushion Sea Star, Galapagos

Meet 12 of the Most Adorable Hatchlings You Will Ever See

Galapagos tortoise Source One of the most famous residents of the Galapagos islands, the giant tortoise' look (its neck, in particular) prompted the development of Charles Darwin's evolutional theory. According to Darwin, the first time he saw the giant tortoise - he tried to ride it... 10.

These Photographs Show the World in All Its Glory!

A Warming Planet Jolts the Iconic Creatures of the Galapagos – Thomas P. Peschak Two marine iguanas seem to be unfazed by the presence of one of their mummified brethren, which died from starvation, on Isla Fernandina.

Things You Don't See Every Day...

What it looks like diving near Easter Island Winter in Krakow (Poland) This perfect rainbow in Wilford Sound, New Zealand This huge Malachite The Bay of Kotor When brushing your cat gives you a whole new cat A Lynx couple walking along the highway A Blazing Warehouse that Freezes, Chicago Giant Galapagos

15 Places In South America to Put On Your Bucket List...

Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) The Galapagos Islands are a treasure to ecologists, and this is because the ecosystem there is completely unique. Some of the most easily-recognizable inhabitants are a spiny species of iguana, called the marine iguana, and the giant tortoise, which is endangered.

These Photos Will Take Your Breath Away!

The prize for the winner is an incredible 10-day trip for two to the Galapagos Island with National Geographical Expeditions and an amazing chance for two 15-minute portfolio reviews with photo editors from the National Geographic. We have selected 20 of these stunning photographs to show you.

25 Places in South America I Must Visit...

Argentina 7) Ushuaia, Argentina 8) Amazon Rainforest 9) Tayrona, Colombia 10) Punta del Este, Uruguay 11) Cocora Valley, Colombia 12) Island of Capurganá, Colombia 13) Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica 14) Atacama Desert, Chile 15) Green Lagoon, Bolivia 16) Baños, Ecuador 17) Ouro Preto, Brazil 18) Galapagos

Wow! These Beautiful Travel Photos Are out of This World!

The Grand Prize winner, also received a 1—day trip for two to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic Expeditions. Below are our favorite photographs from this competition.

Diving - 10 Places You Don't Want To Miss

Galapagos Islands Whale Shark Galapagos Islands archipelago is a real paradise for scuba divers because of its wide array of gorgeous marine life and challenging geographical conditions.

Time Stood Still for These 21 Stunning Photographs

A cloud man sleeping below the moon Dmitir Ishkhakov A plane's takeoff as recorded in this long-exposure shot source The eruption of Sumatra's Sinabung volcano, Indonesia Antara Foto Infinity underwater Sandra Bocci The frozen fossil of a jeep source [related_articles] A sea lion swimming near the Galapagos

Unbelievable Photos from World Nature Photography Awards

Location: Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands. [related_articles] 10. Gold, Behavior – Amphibians and reptiles. Photo: John Seagar (UK) Image source: World Nature Photography Awards A lava lizard standing on a marine iguana. Location: Galapagos Islands. 11. Gold, Plants and fungi.

The Phrase 'Flying Colors' Has Never Been More Literal

According to them, the unique marine life of Ecuador's Galapagos Islands was the source of inspiration for Calder's designs. The first plane was unveiled in 1975 and made such an impression that Braniff commissioned two more planes to be called The Flying Colors of the United States .

The Best from the National Geographic Competition!

The winner will get an amazing prize: A 10 day expedition to the Galapagos islands for two! The contest is still open until June 30th, so if you think you have what it takes, you can submit as well on their site. The photos will be judged according to creativity and photographic quality.

Fascinating Photos Revealing the Real Lives of Seals

The smallest seal, on the other hand, is the Galapagos fur seal which is 1m long and 45kg (99 lbs) in weight. [related_articles] The fur and fat of seals have been highly coveted throughout history, so they have always been a target for hunting.

These Adorable Turtles Will Help You Get Through the Day

This one was found hiding in the bush in the Galapagos and was identified by the look of her shell and face. Image source: Reddit Related: This Tortoise Saves Hundreds of Animals From Wildfires 13. Nothing much to see here.