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The Galápagos penguin: a unique species endemic to the archipelago

  • Author José David Cáceres
  • Posted on 1st May 202405/01/2024
  • Animals, Birds, Penguins, Sin categoría
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The Galápagos penguins are an endemic species (flightless birds exclusive to the archipelago), and they’re one of the eighteen species that inhabit the world. On April 25th, we celebrated World Penguin Day, a day to raise awareness about these aquatic flightless birds to preserve their species so that future generations get to see these distinguished

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Galapagos is an extraordinary experience not just a place to visit

Galapagos is an experience, not just a place to visit

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 17th April 202005/06/2020
  • Activities, Cruises, Fragata Yacht, Galapagos Islands, Nature, Weather
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If you ever wondered why the Galapagos Islands are such a massive sensation in the world of tourism, you’ve come to the right place for answers. We’ve said it before and will say it again: The Fragata Yacht and its team are proud to represent the islands’ potential when it comes to marvel, delight and

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The main volcanoes of the Galapagos Islands

The main volcanoes of the Galapagos Islands

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 28th February 202003/16/2020
  • Fragata Yacht, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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The Galapagos Islands, also known as Enchanted Islands are located at a volcanic access point, and therefore, there is high volcanic activity. That means there are several volcanoes in the Galapagos, and yes, incredibly many of these are active. Most of the volcanoes that can be seen are located on the western islands of the

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The most exotic birds of the Galapagos Islands

The most exotic birds of the Galapagos Islands

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 31st January 202002/05/2020
  • Animals, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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The majestic Enchanted Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, 972 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador and are surrounded by thousands of miles of open sea. One of the most special attractions of this place, apart from its volcanoes, is its fauna. The Galapagos Islands have numerous of endemic species. Visitors notice about nineteen

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Darwin's Paradise

Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s paradise

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 14th February 201906/13/2019
  • Galapagos Islands, Nature
  • 0

The second largest marine reserve in the world hosts more than 2,900 species, many of them unique on the planet. Galapagos Islands are a dream destination for all travelers who love nature. This archipelago is formed by thirteen volcanic islands, located a thousand kilometers west of Ecuador. The Enchanted Islands have a special location due

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The shell of giant tutles

The shell of the giant turtles of Galapagos could evolve to turn around by themselves

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 14th February 201906/13/2019
  • Animals, Galapagos Islands
  • 0

Researchers from the University of South Alabama (United States), the University of Oporto (Portugal), Yale University (United States) and the University of Montpellier (France) point out that a type of shell could evolve so that, falling on their backs, turtles could turn around and thus reduce the danger of death. The giant tortoises of Galapagos

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Giant turtles born after 100 years

The giant tortoises are born naturally after 100 years in the Galapagos Islands

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 14th February 201906/13/2019
  • Animals, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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The giant tortoises of Galapagos Islands were in danger of extinction, but Danny Rueda – head of ecosystems- decided in 2012 to take some protective measures, so that the giant tortoises can reproduce and the eggs fulfill the cycle of life. How did they manage to be born? First of all the problem had to

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