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Mara Speece
The Mystery Behind the Santa Fe Tortoise

In 1969, during relentless rains on Santa Fe Island, scientist Tjitte de Vries discovered a small, well-preserved tortoise skull. Taken to the Charles Darwin Research Station, the find intrigued researchers, who believed it might belong to the island’s long-extinct giant tortoise.

Nancy Tapia
MY SECOND CHANCE

After 20 years, Nancy Tapia Paredes returned to the Galapagos, volunteering at the Community Library on Santa Cruz Island. Through storytelling and environmental education inspired by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, she rediscovered her passion for conservation and found healing. Discover her story of second chances, growth, and a renewed purpose in protecting this extraordinary place.

Batis maritima L.
Species Database Batis maritima L.
Opuntia megasperma Howell
Species Database Opuntia megasperma Howell
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Salvia occidentalis Sw.
Species Database Salvia occidentalis Sw.