Can Killer Whales Really Kill a Whale Shark? Inside a Brand-New Scientific Discovery

Can Killer Whales Really Kill a Whale Shark? Inside a Brand-New Scientific Discovery Picture the largest fish in the ocean…

Do Killer Whales Have Families? What 26 Years of Galápagos Photographs Reveal

Ask most people whether killer whales have families, and they’ll say yes without hesitating — probably picturing a devoted matriarch…

From Whaling to Whale Watching: The Untold Story of Galápagos Whales and Dolphins

The Story Behind the Research In 1792, a British whaling captain named James Colnett sailed into Galápagos waters and wrote…

Blue-Footed Boobies: Mating Dance, Facts & Where to See Them

Meet the Blue-Footed Booby Few animals represent the Galápagos Islands as perfectly as the Blue-footed Booby. With their bright turquoise…

Understanding Galápagos Ocean Currents and Their Impact on Wildlife

Why is the Galápagos home to such extraordinary wildlife? The answer lies beneath the surface. Four major ocean currents converge…

How the Galápagos Islands Were Formed: Volcanoes, Lava, and Evolution

When most people think of the Galápagos Islands, they picture giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas. Yet beneath this…

Galapagos Islands Local Advice: What to Know Before You Come

I grew up here — let me show you the magic that still lives in these islands. When people ask…

Best Best Time to Visit Galapagos for Wildlife & Weather

The Galapagos Islands are a year-round destination, but the best time to visit depends on what you want to experience.…