The Philadelphia Zoo celebrated a slow and steady success in conservation: the hatching of nine new critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises. The new arrivals were revealed ...

The Galapagos Islands are the stuff of travel legends. First, because flights and lodging on the islands are prohibitively expensive for most travelers. Second, the islands are geared more heavily ...

Beloved nonagenarians Mommy and Abrazzo are parents once again. Nine more western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises have hatched, the Philadelphia Zoo announced Wednesday. This is the couple’s second ...

The islands that Charles Darwin made famous have become more accessible. Too accessible, say some residents and researchers, who fear nature is imperiled. Tourists photographing a sea lion off the ...