The Galapagos Giant Tortoise is a species that can grow up to 5 feet long (1.5m) and can weigh over 500 pounds (225 kg). Although they’re primarily known as calm and approachable creatures, when mating season arrives, they often become obsessed with proving their dominance. These giants are not territorial, and with no fixed territory they roam widely, migrating between highlands and lowlands. However, during mating season, males can become highly competitive, both trying to impress female torto

We’re stepping into December with powerful momentum for Galápagos conservation. 🌊🐢🦎✨ This week delivered meaningful progress — here in the archipelago and across the globe — for the wildlife and ecosystems that make Galápagos unlike anywhere else on Earth. 🦎 CITES strengthened protection for all Galápagos iguanas, along with whitetip sharks, manta rays, and devil rays that inhabit the Galápagos Marine Reserve, a significant step forward as we celebrated the Reserve’s anniversary as a UNESCO