Charles Darwin Research Station

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Academy Bay, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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Day 6- Santa Cruz- Darwin Research Center
Day 6- Santa Cruz- Darwin Research Center

by nofootprint

Halifax, Nova Scotia

August 8, 2009

Day 6- Santa Cruz Charles Darwin Research CenterWe had a short journey last night and most of us appreciate it . The seas have been very rough for most of our trip.Today we go to the Charles Darwin Research Station. The Charles Darwin Research ...Read more
Charles Darwin Research Station
Charles Darwin Research Station

by Luchonda

Ghent, Belgium

December 9, 2001

For many centuries this specie was hunted and nearly made extinct. Left are about 15.000 pieces -mainly on Santa Cruz and San Cristobal. They can reach a weight of 250 kilo's and a height of 1.50 meters. They are slow (360 meters an hour). The ...Read more
Charles Darwin Station

by Adelaide

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

October 15, 2000

This is a research center where they study and help preserve the natural wonders of the Galapagos, especially the giant turtles. We could see the turtle hatching area, as they help recover the islands' turtle population, endangered specially by ...Read more

From journal Unique Galapagos

Charles Darwin Research Station

by aku

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July 20, 2000

The Charles Darwin Research Station located on Isla Santa Cruz is one of the two places to see the giant tortoises -- the creatures for which the Galápagos Islands are named. The center is a scientific research facility devoted to preservation and ...Read more

From journal Galápagos