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What are some causes of biodiversity with in galapagos islands?
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What are some theories about how the animals got to the galapagos islands?
they crawled there.
Where can Galapagos tours be booked?
You can book tours of the Galapagos Islands through many different travel agents and online travel sites. Some examples of sites where you can book Galapagos Tours are Expeditions, Frommer's, and the Galapagos Islands website as dealsgalapagos.com.
Which other countries share a border with galapagos islands?
No One, The Galapagos Islands are some 600 odd miles (900 odd kms) from the nearest land.
Could you inform me about Galapagos Tours?
Galapagos tours are guided tours of the Galapagos islands which are a group of islands that contain some plants and animals found nowhere else. They are offered by various companies for various prices.
What are some historic sites of the Galapagos Islands?
Dragon Hill is a historical site in the Galaoagos Islands Santa Cruz.
Where can one find holiday packages to the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands are popular tourist destinations, so many travel agencies feature Galapagos travel packages. Some places to try include Friendly Planet, Tours4Fun, and Virgin Vacations.
How far are the galapagos Islands off of the coast of south America?
The Galapagos Islands lie some 600 statute miles (1000 kilometers) or 521.38574 nautical miles off the coast of Western Ecuador.
What are Galapagos Islands off the coast of?
The Galapagos Islands lie some 600 statute miles (1000 kilometers) or 521.38574 nautical miles off the coast of Western Ecuador.
Who discovered the Galapagos Islands and in what year?
The Galapagos Islands were discovered by Spainiard Fray Tomas de Barlanga, the fourth Bishop of Panama while sailing to Peru. There ship was blown off course and they eventually ended up in the Galapagos Islands. While there was no evidence of past life there, some of the animals that currently in habit the islands were first brought there by the Spanish travelers and sailors.
Why you dream of the galapagos islands?
Because for a Nature lover or a naturalist Galapagos Islands are some sort of 'chamber of evolution and endemism' as someone once said. Despite of the pressure of tourism is still a unique place in the world.
What should one do while vacationing on the Galapagos Islands?
You can do several things in teh Galapagos Islands. You could do some snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, and scuba diving. Please check out: http://www.govisitgalapagos.com/activities/default.asp
How were the Galapagos Islands formed?
The Galapagos Islands were formed around five million years ago when underwater volcanoes started to rise from the ocean floor, resulting in the formation of around 20 rocky islands and more than 40 islets.
