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Do Humans Live on the Galapagos Islands?

Yes—the Galapagos Islands, part of the South American country of Ecuador, have about 25,000 permanent residents, 1,800 temporaries and 5,000 “irregulars,” according to the Galapagos Conservancy. The population has exploded in recent decades: In the early ’70s, only roughly 4,000 people lived there. The growth — of both residents and [...]

December 27, 2015 admin Nature & Wildlife, Travel & Culture 0

New species added: Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus hassi) VULNERABLE

Species are in alphabetical order and have an IUCN classification of “Least Concern” unless noted. Species and subspecies are identified by two- and three-word scientific names, respectively. [...]

December 24, 2015 admin Nature & Wildlife, Photo, Travel & Culture 0

New species added: Espanola Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra hoodensis) CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

Species are in alphabetical order and have an IUCN classification of “Least Concern” unless noted. Species and subspecies are identified by two- and three-word scientific names, respectively. [...]

December 21, 2015 admin Nature & Wildlife, Photo, Travel & Culture 0

New species added: Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi) ENDANGERED

Species are in alphabetical order and have an IUCN classification of “Least Concern” unless noted. Species and subspecies are identified by two- and three-word scientific names, respectively. [...]

December 18, 2015 admin Nature & Wildlife, Photo, Travel & Culture 0

New species added: Indian peafowl—female (Pavo cristatus)

Species are in alphabetical order and have an IUCN classification of “Least Concern” unless noted. Species and subspecies are identified by two- and three-word scientific names, respectively. [...]

December 16, 2015 admin Nature & Wildlife, Photo, Travel & Culture 0

New species added: Zebra dove (Geopelia striata)

Species are in alphabetical order and have an IUCN classification of “Least Concern” unless noted. Species and subspecies are identified by two- and three-word scientific names, respectively. [...]

December 14, 2015 admin Nature & Wildlife, Photo, Travel & Culture 0