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Galápagos - Nuestras Islas

A great resource for teachers to teach about the Galápagos Islands.

Date:
1994
Language:
Spanish
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
An interview with our entomologist Karen Vera

Meet CDF entemologist Karen Vera who talks about her work in the field and how it contributes to the restoration of Galapagos ecosystems.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Rubus ulmifolius Schott.
Species Database Rubus ulmifolius Schott.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Las investigadoras Heinke Jäger y Miriam San José en el sitio cercado de Cerro Grande, donde más de 150 plántulas crecen desde 2021, gracias a las labores de control de plantas invasoras. Foto: Rashid Cruz.
Scalesia cordata: from concern to hope on Isabela, Galapagos

When we talk about Galapagos we always think of Darwin, giant tortoises and finches. But few outside Galapagos know about the Scalesia plants, commonly known as Darwin’s giant daisies.

Elena Espín
Re-encountering Scalesia retroflexa at El Garrapatero

While kayaking along El Garrapatero Beach, a chance sighting led to the re-encounter of Scalesia retroflexa, one of Galápagos’ rarest plants. What began as a weekend outing became a pivotal moment for conservation. Discover how this unexpected find could reshape the future of an endangered species.

Aristolochia elegans Mast
Species Database Aristolochia elegans Mast
Rashid Cruz-CDF