On average, a Galapagos tortoise grows to about 5 feet long, but the largest recorded was nearly 6 feet. Female tortoises are quite impressive, weighing in at around 250 pounds.

A few hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador is a little string of islands with a big place in the public consciousness. The word “Galapagos” is practically synonymous with “tropical island ...

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

It's not just the wildlife attracting intrepid travelers, either — the pristine beaches, turquoise waters and active volcanos are also big draws. The Galapagos Islands are about 600 miles off ...

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 ...

Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the opportunity to photograph inside an empty tortoise shell for a memorable experience. – Xavier Castro Embark on ...

Lori and Jeff Townsend, Port Clinton, introduce their grandson Sam Nuhfer, 2, Maumee, to Emerson after the 450-pound galapagos tortoise was moved to his outdoor enclosure at the Toledo Zoo on Tuesday.

But a similar finch on another island has a big, thick beak for eating seeds ... tortoises, green turtles, sea cucumbers, flightless cormorants, and the Galápagos penguin, the world’s only ...

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 ...