Historic Return Of Giant Tortoises Brings Hope

The reintroduction of 158 giant tortoises to Floreana Island in the Galápagos, marks a significant milestone for the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project. This event occurs more than a century after the local extinction of the species on the island. The Read More …

Global Conservationists Fight To Protect Endangered Okapi

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is actively campaigning for the adoption of Proposal 5 at the CITES CoP20 meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Submitted by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the proposal aims to list the Read More …

Lindblad To Expand Galapagos Fleet With Celebrity Ships

Lindblad Expeditions has acquired Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration from Celebrity Cruises, strengthening its position as the largest expedition cruise line. These two Galápagos expedition vessels will be refurbished and renamed before joining the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet next year. Read More …

Explore Galapagos, Amazon On New 11-Day Tour

An interesting 11-day trip to Ecuador combines a visit to the Galapagos Islands with exploration of the Amazon Rainforest. Tourists will be lodged in comfortable hotels and explore various islands including Isabela and Santa Cruz. In the Galapagos, highlights include Read More …