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	Galápagos Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Galapagos tortoise (Galápagos Giant tortoise), Geochelone elephantopus, known as Galápago in Spanish, it gave the name to the islands.
		The fl rat Rattus rattus attacks small galapagos tortoises when they leave the nest, so that in Pinzón they stopped the reproduction for a period of more than 50 years; only adults were found on that island.
		In 1959 the islands became a national park, and the Galapagos National Park was established in 1968 to preserve the biodiversity.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Galapagos_Islands (3468 words)

	Galapagos-Islands.net
		The Galapagos Islands were pirates favorite hideout and supply base for water and meat (particularly the giant tortoises).
		This exploitation on the Galapagos, brought the tortoise, fur seals and sperm whales, near extinction.
		Galapagos is officially names "Archipélago de Colón" in honor of Christopher Columbus's discovery of American 400 years earlier.
	www.galapagos-islands.net (360 words)

	Galapagos Penguins - Wildlife of Antarctica - Antarctic Connection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Although the pattern of banding on Galapagos penguins is similar to that on Magellanic penguins, the Galapagos penguins are considerably smaller and the main fl band around their front is much thinner.
		Galapagos penguins are not migratory; they stay in temperate waters year round, eating mostly small tropical fish, such as mullet and sardines, and crustaceans caught on shallow pursuit dives.
		Galapagos penguins nest in burrows or sheltered under crevices in the volcanic rocks of their rugged islands.
	www.antarcticconnection.com /antarctic/wildlife/penguins/galapagos.shtml (516 words)

	AllRefer.com - GalApagos Islands (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		GalApagos Islands[gulap´ugOs] Pronunciation Key [Span.,=tortoises], or ArchipiElago de ColOn[ArchEpyA´lAgO thA kOlOn´] Pronunciation Key, Pacific archipelago belonging to Ecuador, 3,029 sq mi (7,845 sq km), c.650 mi (1,045 km) W of Ecuador, on the equator.
		The GalApagos were visited (1835) by Charles Darwin in the famous voyage of the Beagle.
		The GalApagos remain one of the few places in the world where naturalists can study living survivals of species arrested at various evolutionary stages.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/GalapagoI.html (455 words)

	Galapagos Penguins
		Galapagos Penguins have a narrow white band from the eye extending under the chin and a fl band that runs in an inverted horseshoe shape around their fronts.
		Galapagos penguins breed on the Galapagos Islands on the equator (and on the north coast of Isabela Island just north of the equator!).
		Galapagos penguins are believed to eat mostly fish such as mullet and sardine, but no detailed studies have been published.
	www.adelie.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /species_notes/galap.htm (268 words)

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		With a Galapagos naturalist at our side, we set out each day in the early morning and afternoon, to remarkable ecosystems where the wildlife is most abundant and active.
		And when it comes to arranging the best Galapagos adventure with a focus on nature, there is no substitute for our depth of knowledge and experience offered by Big Five Tours and Expeditions and Galapagos.com.
		Galapagos.com is dedicated to showing the many sides of the Galapagos, one of the most profound and enchanting wildlife spectacles in the world, a haven of nature and discovery unlike any other.
	www.galapagos.com (304 words)

	Galapagos Islands
		Galapagos land iguanas are chiefly the color of sand.
		Another reptile native to the Galapagos Islands is the Galapagos Giant Tortoise; in fact, the Galapagos Islands are named after their best-known residents because galapagos means tortoise in Spanish.
		The Galapagos Islands, which are about four or five million years old, cover approximately 7845 square kilometers on both sides of the equator.
	www.facstaff.bucknell.edu /dhiller/galapagos/galapagos.htm (697 words)

	Galapagos Geology
		The Galapagos shields have gentle lower slopes that rise to steeper central slopes (34 degrees) and ultimately flatten off to form spectacular summit calderas between 3 and 9km in diameter, the largest being on Sierra Negra.
		The Galapagos Islands are situated at a major intersection of several ocean currents, the cold Humboldt current (which predominantly influences the climate), the cold Cromwell current (also known as the Equatorial Countercurrent, which is responsible for much of the unique marine life around the Galapagos) and the warm Panama current.
		Although the Galapagos highlands are keep damp during this period, the lowlands and low-lying islands remain bone dry.
	www.ms-starship.com /sciencenew/galapagos_geology.htm (1570 words)

	NMNH Galapagos Expedition - Home Page
		The 3-D IMAX film Galapagos, produced by the Smithsonian Institution and IMAX, Ltd., follows scientists on a research expedition to the remote Galápagos Islands, located in the eastern Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, South America.
		Galapagos represents the first IMAX 3-D natural history film shot in such a remote location, and the technological challenges that faced the crew were daunting.
		The crew used the only two IMAX 3-D cameras in the world, and in the absence of roads on most of the islands, thousands of pounds of gear had to be hand-carried across treacherous lava terrain.
	www.mnh.si.edu /expeditions/galapagos (387 words)

	Galapagos islands Galapagos Information Galapagos Darwin Galapagos National Heritage of Mankind
		To discover the Galapagos Islands is to discover nature in its purest state.
		All of the Galapagos reptiles, half of the birds, 32% of the plants and 25% of the fish, as well as many of the invertebrates, are found only in the archipelago.
		The terrestrial and marine environments in Galapagos create a multiplicity of attractive and unique landscapes which have captivated generation of tourists and scientists.
	www.ecuaworld.com /discover/galapagos.htm (439 words)

	Galapagos
		All Galapagos' volcanoes are smooth and rounded in a shield shape; their basalt lava flows are hot which allow the gases to escape and the lava to flow smoothly producing shield-shaped volcanoes.
		The climate in Galapagos is unusually dry for the equator, with low rainfall, low humidity and relatively low air and water temperatures.
		Although not the capital of the Galapagos, Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz is home to the Darwin Research Centre that is the base for all environmental research on and around the islands.
	atschool.eduweb.co.uk /jblincow/triplist/tripgala.htm (2144 words)

	Galapagos
		Galapagos, also known as the "Enchanted Isles", offers a unique opportunity to view animals in their natural habitat which are completely unafraid of man. The islands, which belong to Ecuador, straddle the Equator about 600 miles off the coast of South America.
		Their isolated setting and mixture of tropical and cold currents have produced a unique set of habitats and a cast of characters to match: the only penguin in the tropics, a flightless cormorant, sea lions from the North and fur seals from the South.
		It is the ‘tameness’ that is the true enchantment of the Galapagos.
	www.selectlatinamerica.co.uk /destinations/galapagos (706 words)

	Inti Travel and Tours - Galapagos Islands, Tours, Boats, Cruises, Yacht Charters - Tour Operator
		Our Galapagos and Andes Package offers a 4 day Galapagos cruise aboard the deluxe 35 passenger motor yacht Coral I combined with 4 days in the Andes visiting the colonial cities (and World Heritage Sites) of Quito and Cuenca, the Incan citadel of Inga Pirca with an exciting train ride through Ecuador's famous Devil's Nose.
		Not Included: Galapagos flights, Galapagos Entrance Fee (currently $100 USD payable in cash to the national park authorities in Galapagos), tips (it is customary to tip the guide, chef and crew) soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and any other extras not specifically mentioned.
		Galapagos Flight: When we reconfirm your reservation for the boat we will make the reservation for the Quito-Galapagos-Quito (or Guayaquil) flight so you are ensured space on the plane to meet our boat.
	www.discovergalapagos.com /intitravel/galapago.html (1191 words)

	Boobies of the Galapagos Islands
		The Galapagos is home to three varieties of booby the Blue-Footed, Red-Footed and Masked Boobies.
		The largest of the Galapagos Booby grow to 30 to 35 inches (76 to 89 cm) in length with a wingspan of 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m).
		These are the only boobies in the Galapagos to have an annual breeding cycle, though the cycle varies between islands.
	www.galapagosonline.com /Galapagos_Natural_History/Birds_and_Animals/Birds/Boobies.html (443 words)

	Galapagos Diving (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In 1998, the Galapagos Islands were rated among the top ten diving destinations.
		Diving in Galapagos Islands provides excellent opportunities of seeing a extense variety of underwater willife - school of sharks and rays, turtles, penguins, sea lions, moray eels and great number of fish of many kinds.
		Here the Galapagos National Park experiments with the reproduction process of the subspecies of Geochelone elephantopus gunteri (tortoise).
	www.galapagos-diving.com (859 words)

	Galapagos Penguins
		Galapagos penguins have a thin white band that runs under their chin.
		The Galapagos may look like the Magellanic but it is smaller and the fl markings on the belly are thinner.
		Galapagos penguins eat mostly small fish such as mullet and sardines.
	www.siec.k12.in.us /~west/proj/penguins/galap.html (357 words)

	Galapagos Islands tours and cruises, Ecuador tours
		The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of some 13 volcanic islands and associated islets and rocks located in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 kilometers west of the coast of South America.
		Indeed, the Galapagos Islands are considered to be one of the most active volcanic areas in the world.
		They are famed for their vast number of endemic species and the studies conducted by
	www.darwinadventure.com (163 words)

	Galapagos islands trips. Choose among a wide variety of Galapagos cruises on one of our intimate natural history trips.
		Galapagos is truly a unique and a terrific experience.
		Luis (our guide) in the Galapagos, a local to one of the islands, was very knowledgeable and had endless energy and exuded constant enthusiasm throughout the entire trip island to island.
		The Mondriaan (Galapagos deluxe sailing yacht) was nice- the cabins were as comfortable as they could be and the food was great.
	www.adventure-life.com /testimonials/galapagos.php (10013 words)

	Galapagos Islands the Most Exotic and Incredible Islands are Waiting for YOU
		The Galapagos islands are the place where you will have a truly relaxing and amazing time exploring through the main 13 major islands and 6 smaller ones with white and shine beaches, dark and solid rocks, unique landscapes, deep crystal clear waters, swimming with playful sea lions, watching friendly sharks cruise six feet under you.
		Thus, having a mask in Galapagos is just a small invitation to a marine realm full of surprises, highly educational, and complete with unforgettable memories.
		The Galapagos Expedition FREE E-zine is one of a kind, full of interesting news and tips related to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador, on a monthly basis.
	www.galapagos-islands-tourguide.com (1370 words)

	Galapagos Gateway
		It was a rare person that knew they existed; few that could pronounce their name and fewer yet that wanted to venture there.
		Today the Galapagos is more easily accessible and is infinitely more comfortable.
		And, fortunately, today the Galapagos still remains one of the best wildlife experiences available on earth - it is still a prime birding destination, still a model for conservationists and still a "must" for the avid traveler.
	www.ladatco.com /GPS-GATE.HTM (406 words)

	Welcome to Transcord Reisen - Ecuador and Galapagos tour operators
		Having literally risen from the sea, the Galapagos are in a position of near absolute isolation, a living laboratory and a perfect place for evolution as Mr.
		The fact that the Galapagos have never been connected to a continent, along with their location at the confluence of three distinct oceanic currents, and their varied topography, have given birth to an amazing number of endemic life forms.
		One-week yacht tours of the Galapagos are the norm, and truly the best way to see the Enchanted Islands, as the Galapagos are also known.
	www.transcord.com (403 words)

	Galapagos Islands Tours Galapagos cruises
		Due to the increasing popularity of the Galapagos, a variety of boats are available for cruises, ranging from rickety sloops, to luxurious air-conditioned sailing yachts, to mid-sized cruise ships.
		The months of June, July and August (and into September) tend to be characterized by cool garúa (mist) and temperatures averaging 72 F. This time of the year the sea is at its roughest (but still relatively tame), the highlands tend to be dry, and the palo santo trees leafless.
		Galapagos Travel – choose from a wide selection of yachts from a leader in Galapagos travel and cruises.
	www.ecuadorexplorer.com /html/galapagos.html (1432 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: GALAPAGOS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		YA Leon Trout, the ghost of a decapitated shipbuilder, narrates the humorous, ironic and sometimes carping decline of the human race, as seen through the eyes and minds of the survivors of a doomed cruise to the Galapagos Islands.
		"Galapagos'" back flap is one of the best I've ever read, but when I finished the actual book I felt as though I was skid over the rich foundation of ideas he wanted to build on.
		The main theme of Galapagos is that humans evolving a big brain did not turn out to be such a good evolutionary strategy.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0440127793?v=glance (1699 words)

	Galapagos Islands Tours - Travel to Galapagos and Tours in Galapagos Islands by ENJOY ECUADOR
		Considered like an outdoors laboratory, this archipelago of the Pacific Ocean has 125 islands (5 lived) and small barren islands of volcanic origin, that have emerged from the bottom of the sea about 3 to 5 million years back.
		Its total surface is of 8,009 square kilometers, 97% of which comprise the National Park Galapagos.
		It was in these islands, discovered in 1535 by the Spanish clergyman Fray Tomas de Berlanga, where the famous naturalist Charles Darwin found the foundations that sustained the theories of his revolutionary the origin of the species, book published in 1859, 24 years after the author disembarked for the first time in Galapagos.
	www.enjoyecuador.net /english/guiadestinos/galapagos/intro_in.shtml (289 words)

	Discover Galapagos - A Travel Guide to Tours, Boats, Cruises and Yacht Charters in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
		Combine your Galapagos and Ecuador tour with a visit to Cusco, Machu Pichu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
		It is my hope that this virtual tour of the Galapagos Islands will inspire you to act on behalf of our children's children to help protect the worlds great natural treasures for the benefit of future generations.
		I also offer you the opportunity to journey to the Galapagos to experience these wonders first hand aboard our select fleet of yachts.
	www.discovergalapagos.com (805 words)

	An Eco-Travle article about an Adventure to the Galapagos Islands
		Since the islands are an ecological reserve, under the jurisdiction of the parks system, the number of visitors allowed each year is strictly limited.
		I was rocked to sleep with a gentle ocean scented breeze blowing through my open cabin window, and the sound of water rushing against the side of the moving boat.
		She was always able to answer any questions without a moment's hesitation and she was skilled at spotting sites and animals that our untrained eyes would have otherwise missed like the Galapagos Sharks swimming along the shoreline which she spotted from overhead on the high cliff trails.
	www.fabuloustravel.com /adventures/galapagos/galapagos1.html (1580 words)

	Galapagos Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Other Galapagos volcanoes that have erupted since the islands were settled (in the 1500's) include Marchena, Santiago, and Pinta.
		A few geologists have made studies of the Galapagos volcanoes, including Tom Simkin of the Smithsonian Institution, Alexander McBirney of the University of Oregon, and Dennis Geist of the University of Idaho.
		Galapagos Geology on the Web, a great place for both scientists and non-scientists to view information on the Galapagos Islands.
	volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_tour/galapagos/gal_pgs.html (241 words)

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