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New species of giant tortoise discovered on Santa Cruz

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Recent research conducted by an international team of scientists from Yale University have yielded surprising results on the island of Santa Cruz. Genetic analyses revealed that two populations of giant tortoises are in fact two distinct species.

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The Life of a Galapagos Lava Lizard

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In a world where Giant Tortoises, Birds with bright blue feet, and swimming iguanas garner most of the attention, the little Lava Lizard goes all but unnoticed. Despite its diminutive size, the Lava Lizard plays a vital role in regulating the insect population of the Galapagos, including that of the Painted Locust.

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Galapagos Conservancy on the front lines

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Working closely with the Galápagos National Park Directorate, Galapagos Conservancy fulfills a vital role in the preservation, protection and restoration of the unique and fragile ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. 

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Nine things you may not know about Charles Darwin

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How well do you know Charles Darwin?  Do you know why he really was aboard the HMS Beagle? One of the most influential figures in history, Darwin spent five years traveling around the world, studying geology and nature, including extensive exploration of Patagonia and the Galapagos.

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Galapagos Update: Wolf Volcano erupts after 33 years

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Wolf Volcano on the northern end of Isabela Island began erupting Monday, May 25th, for the first time in 33 years. Wolf is the tallest of Isabela's six major volcanoes, and the highest peak in the Galápagos

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INTEGRITY celebrating 10 years of uninterrupted excellence

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Known for its luxurious accommodations and outstanding naturalist guides, INTEGRITY celebrates 10 years of uninterrupted service this month.

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The Clown Princes of the Galapagos

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Taking its name from Bobo, Spanish for clown, the Galapagos Islands are home to three species of Booby, the iconic Blue-footed Booby with its intricate and comical courtship display, the striking black and white Nazca Booby and the colorful Red-footed Booby.

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The blue-eyed fishermen of Isabela and Fernandina

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With glossy black feathers and piercing blue eyes, the Galápagos Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harisi) is a striking oddity. Only found in the Galapagos, this cormorant species has lost the ability to fly. 

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Join noted filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg in the Galapagos

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Join award-winning cinematographer, director & filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg aboard the luxury yacht Integrity, June 18-28, 2015.

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Early Bird Fall Special

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January is the perfect time to start planning your travel. For a limited time, we're offering early bird savings for our fall Galápagos voyages. Book by March 31st and save.

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Galápagos New Fall Pricing

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New for 2015, we have introduced lower pricing for all departures between September 1st and December 15th, excluding Thanksgiving.  

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Celebrating Life's Milestones

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Certain life events simply call for special celebrations. Nothing has proved more rewarding than marking these events with travel.

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A Day in the Life Aboard Integrity

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“We woke up at Genovesa (Tower) Island to find ourselves anchored in the half-moon bay formed by the caldera of a sunken crater”  Sales Manager Lauren Frei recounts her favorite day.

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