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New funds for Galapagos penguins and waved albatrosses
I’m really happy to share that we have raised additional funds (around USD 1,800) for the conservation of endangered Galapagos penguins and waved albatrosses. This amount will greatly help the work of the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands. Thank you for your continued support! Photo by Gustavo Jiménez, Charles Darwin Research Station.
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Healthy giant tortoises on Isabela Island
I’m sharing photos of the latest field visit of scientists to Alcedo Volcano on Isabela Island. The giant tortoises are healthy! Tunememi was also recently able to raise and donate more than USD 1,200 to the Charles Darwin Research Station for the giant tortoise project. Thank you Jorge Carrión of the Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology…
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Helping endangered Galapagos penguins on World Wildlife Day 2020
On 3 March 2020, World Wildlife Day, I ended my campaign to help endangered Galapagos penguins that I started on 20 January 2020, Penguin Awareness Day. I’m happy to report that I exceeded my goal! I raised and donated USD 800 (EUR 730) to the Charles Darwin Foundation. Thank you to everyone who helped me! Your…
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“Double” the love for Galapagos penguins
I’m supporting the conservation of Galapagos penguins by the Charles Darwin Research Station and 20 penguins need your help. January 20 is Penguin Awareness Day and Galapagos penguins are the only penguin species north of the equator. They are so cute but are also the most endangered penguins in the world. In addition, there are only 2,000…
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Waved albatrosses, some of the biggest marine birds in the world
Waved albatrosses are among the biggest marine birds in the world. They go up to my waist and I couldn’t believe how big they were. They nest, breed and court each other on Española Island in the Galapagos, the only place in the world where they do this. Critically endangered, the scientific work of the…
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White-sand beach, turquoise waters and plastic waste from a thousand kilometers away
On the island of San Cristobal in the Galapagos is Puerto Chino, a pristine white-sand beach with turquoise waters and surrounded by mangroves. According to our naturalist guide, the name Puerto Chino or Chinese port came from the locals who mistook the Japanese sailors for Chinese due to their slanted eyes. The sailors used the…
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Kids for conservation: Five fundraising tips
When I told my parents that I would like to fundraise for the endangered giant tortoises and wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, they were very supportive. But fundraising for conservation is not as straightforward as it may seem. My parents said that I have to tell a compelling story so my cause can be heard.…
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Taking action to help endangered Galapagos giant tortoises and penguins
Did you know that giant tortoises are only found in two places in the world? The Seychelles and the Galapagos Islands. Did you also know that the Galapagos penguin is the only penguin specie found north of the equator? Both of these animals are very unique, but they are also endangered. According to 2018 data…