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Researching the secret life of the tortoises
Sharing Land with Giants: Which Habitat Do Tortoises Prefer?
Chelonoidis porteri es la especie más abundante de tortugas gigantes de la Isla Santa Cruz. Posee una población aproximada de alrededor de 6000 a 10000 individuos distribuidos en diversos ecosistemas hacia el sudoste de la isla
Galapagos Giant Tortoises: A journey through their shells
From Galapagos to Madagascar: A journey to save tortoises
Papamoscas de Galápagos. Foto: Bernie Jácome.
The 2022 Galapagos Christmas Bird Count is back
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Craniella lissi Sim-Smith, Hickman & Kelly, 2021
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Higginsia johannae Sim-Smith, Hickman Jr & Kelly, 2021
Joshua Vela
Volunteers

Every year since 1971 we have welcomed and trained volunteers from all over the world who are committed to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. Volunteers are a vital part of what makes the Charles Darwin Foundation such a special place to be.

Intercultural exchange between Japan and Galápagos
Carlos Espinosa-CDF
Tourism Partners for Conservation
Sophie at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Galapagos
Small Actions making a Great Impact for the Conservation of Galapagos
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Digitaria horizontalis Willd.
Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Five places you can't miss on your visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station!
A Tribute to Roger Perry (Charles Darwin Research Station Director 1964-1970)
Rashid Cruz/CDF
Understanding the movements of giant tortoises: an interview with Cristian Peñafiel

Cristian Peñafiel, our field assistant for the giant tortoise conservation program, was interviewed by our donor, Galapagos Conservation Trust, to share his experience studying these iconic animals.

Rashid Cruz/CDF
Understanding the movements of giant tortoises: an interview with Cristian Peñafiel

Cristian Peñafiel, our field assistant for the giant tortoise conservation program, was interviewed by our donor, Galapagos Conservation Trust, to share his experience studying these iconic animals.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cenchrus echinatus L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cenchrus brownii Roem. & Schult.
Chelonoidis chathamensis (Van Denburgh, 1914)
Species Database Chelonoidis chathamensis (Van Denburgh, 1914)
Chelonoidis abingdonii (Günther, 1877)
Species Database Chelonoidis abingdonii (Günther, 1877)