Starting in the late 1800’s tortoises became popular pets, were used as food, and the shells were used to make various products. Sailors started capturing tortoises from the Galapagos Islands and surrounding areas. The population of giant tortoises declined rapidly. This rapid reduction in the population caused a severe reduction in the gene pool and the traits of the remaining tortoises became common. Traits were lost that were present only in the part of the population captured and taken away. Which force of evolution does this scenario represent?
A plant or animal that is indigenous or native to one place but found nowhere else. Like komodo dragons or Galapagos giant tortoises. Or is there no such term, just my imagination?
Goodness gracious you people are good. I looked both those words up in the dictionary and you are both completely correct.
I have been doing some research , and have started to plan a trip to do some volunteering in the Galapagos Islands. I am very interested in the conservation of the Giant Tortoises. I was planning to go on my trip for six weeks, and leave in the beginning of February.
I was just wondering if anyone had ever been or if they knew of volunteering organizations based in the Galapagos islands, ( or not based in the Galapagos Islands) that are fairly reasonably priced
Thanks.
Was there a part of the tortoise that can be used as a medicine to cure certain diseases? Also, what other reasons were the Galapagos Giant Tortoises being hunted for in the past?
www.kleintours.com Its a volcanic island in Galapagos. Passengers will see volcanic formations such as lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. After hiking to the summit you can enjoy a great view of the surrounding islands, including Pinnacle Rocks eroded tuff cone.
