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Authors :
Fitch, Chris
Source :
Geographical (Geographical Magazine Ltd.); Jul2018, Vol. 90 Issue 7, p45-52, 8p, 9 Color Photographs, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article offers information on the environmental situation of the Galapagos island and how the tortoises that were declining in numbers of the island have been restored. The author also describes the types of and subspecies of tortoises found on the island. Topics include biodiversity of the island with its status as World Heritage sites, Charles Darwin theory on natural selection based on the species of the island, and the decline of Galápagos penguin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0016741X
Volume :
90
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Geographical (Geographical Magazine Ltd.)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
130387350