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Field & Identification Guides

Field & Identification Guides | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Explore our comprehensive collection of field and identification guides for Galapagos species, crafted by Charles Darwin Foundation scientists.
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(PDF) High levels of endemism among Galapagos basidiolichens

(PDF) High levels of endemism among Galapagos basidiolichens | Galapagos | Scoop.it
PDF | This study is a re-assessment of basidiolichen diversity in the Galapagos Islands. We present a molecular phylogenetic analysis, based on 92... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
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Biodiversity

Biodiversity | Galapagos | Scoop.it
The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the highest levels of endemism (species found nowhere else on earth) anywhere on the planet. About 80% of the land birds you will see, 97% of the reptiles and land mammals, and more than 30% of the plants are endemic. More than 20% of the marine species […]
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Coco-Galapagos MigraVia

Coco-Galapagos MigraVia | Galapagos | Scoop.it
A biological justification for creating a corridor to protect this important migratory route   Download pdf
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Interactive Map | Global Forest Watch

Interactive Map | Global Forest Watch | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Explore the status of forests worldwide by layering data to create custom maps of forest change, cover, and use.
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Troubled waters in the Galápagos - The

Troubled waters in the Galápagos - The | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Climate change may forever alter the islands’ delicate ecosystem.
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Organic shade grown and bird friendly coffee from Galapagos Islands at Tree Frog Coffees

Organic shade grown and bird friendly coffee from Galapagos Islands at Tree Frog Coffees | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Organic shade grown, bird friendly coffee from the Galapagos Islands, the most unique coffee growing region in the world.
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Invasive Species & Biosecurity | About Galapagos

Invasive Species & Biosecurity | About Galapagos | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Invasive Species & Biosecurity Since humans first arrived in the Galapagos in 1535, we have introduced a whole host of alien plant and animal species to
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Science Pick of the Week: UO fungi experts return from Ecuador with multiple new species

Science Pick of the Week: UO fungi experts return from Ecuador with multiple new species | Galapagos | Scoop.it
News breaks. We fix it.
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Scalesia - Galapagos Conservation Trust

Scalesia - Galapagos Conservation Trust | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Scalesia is a genus endemic to the Galapagos Islands. These giant daisy trees have an entire vegetation zone named after them. Find out more about Scalesia.
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Galapagos Island Flora Plant Life | Facts and Information

Galapagos Island Flora Plant Life | Facts and Information | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Galapagos flora is as amazing as its fauna. Some of the plant life is just as endemic as some of the animals that inhabit the islands. Many of the plants came on journeys from the mainland and have had to adapt and flourish with little insect life to pollinate and disperse seeds which would normally …
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Andean Plants and Their Herbal Uses –

Andean Plants and Their Herbal Uses – | Galapagos | Scoop.it
These Andean plants are an important part of the local pharmacopeia and have many traditional uses that are supported by modern research. 
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The Value of Biodiversity

The Value of Biodiversity | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is a term that is used to describe the number of different living things, such as plants and animals, in an area.
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dataZone

dataZone | Galapagos | Scoop.it
The dataZone is a collection of applications providing access to all the scientific information stored in several databases, product of almost 60 years of research in the Galapagos Islands. These systems include the natural history collection's information and our geographic information systems.
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100 Sea Animals Collection - Learning Aquatic Animals Names and Videos

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Download Over 150,000 Animal and Botanical Illustrations for Free

Download Over 150,000 Animal and Botanical Illustrations for Free | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Over 150,000 incredible nature illustrations are available for free download thanks to the Biodiversity Heritage Library's Flickr account.
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VEGA Institute of Geography | Geography Institute

VEGA Institute of Geography | Geography Institute | Galapagos | Scoop.it
El Mapa de Vegetación de Galápagos co-ejecutado por la USFQ y la DPNG es el resultado de los análisis más actualizados en el campo de la geografía, los mismos que a partir de imágenes satelitales d…
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Lava Java – Organic coffee from the Galapagos Islands

Lava Java – Organic coffee from the Galapagos Islands | Galapagos | Scoop.it
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Galapagos Plants | Galapagos Flora – Galapagos Islands Plants & Flora

Galapagos Plants | Galapagos Flora – Galapagos Islands Plants & Flora | Galapagos | Scoop.it
Galapagos Plants & Flora: View the massive variety of plants and flora of the Galapagos Islands. See the best Galapagos flora and plants on a Wildfoot cruise.
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Sunday ponderings--a study of Ecuadorean leaves

Sunday ponderings--a study of Ecuadorean leaves | Galapagos | Scoop.it
I am always mesmerized by leaves.  The dried up crunchy ones that are adorning our neighborhood right now (more on those back HERE ) t
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Changes in the Galapagos Islands - [Galapagos Islands Image Database]

Changes in the Galapagos Islands - [Galapagos Islands Image Database] | Galapagos | Scoop.it
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