It is always joyful to witness these majestic creatures in all sizes. Sea lions feel like squirrels in the Galapagos, as there are over 24,000 sea lions around the islands. That requires 70,000 ...

Lowland Streaked Tenrec is a spiny mammal that's native to Madagascar. It's unique black and yellow appearance and quirky ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Typically, these creatures rely on echolocation to find ... including a particularly interesting reaction from the Galapagos tortoise, during the 2017 solar eclipse. Unlike other species that ...

Animals are so abundant here—and so unperturbed by the presence of humans—that HX guests regularly get a front-row seat to the action, no binoculars or fancy cameras required. And my Santa Fe ...

The islands are quite close together and they have similar landscapes, plants and animals. But if you look carefully, you can see that they’re not exactly the same. For example, the finches on ...

There will be many opportunities to snorkel and dive, and catch a glimpse of creatures like giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. Four larger islands – Santa Cruz, Isabela ...

Remember, it's essential to honor the Galapagos National Park rules by keeping a respectful distance of at least 6 feet from the animals to ensure their well-being. U.S. News Insider Tip ...

Here, a bluechin parrotfish (Scarus ghobban) glides near a ‘cleaning station’ where reef fish allow smaller creatures to feed on parasites clinging to their skin. Image by Erik Hoffner for ...