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The Galapagos - for iPod/iPhone

The Galapagos Islands are famous for inspiring Charles Darwin to form his Theory of Evolution based on the biodiversity he'd observed there. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of... Read more

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Managing Tourism in the Galapagos Islands

Managing Tourism in the Galapagos Islands

A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation.

1 Mar 2009

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Eradicating the Red Quinine Plant

Eradicating the Red Quinine Plant

How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme.

1 Mar 2009

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Galapagos - research biology heaven

Galapagos - research biology heaven

On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe

1 Mar 2009

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Getting the nitty gritty on iguanas

Getting the nitty gritty on iguanas

As home to more than 10% of the world's iguanas, it's the best place for researchers to study them.

1 Mar 2009

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First - catch your iguana

First - catch your iguana

Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas.

1 Mar 2009

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Which tortoise dropped that?!

Which tortoise dropped that?!

Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise.

1 Mar 2009

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Testing times

Testing times

How to catch and measure the stamina and speed of a marine iguana, and how to get a blood sample from a Giant Tortoise

1 Mar 2009

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What's that iguana eaten?

What's that iguana eaten?

Analysing the contents of an iguana stomach .

1 Mar 2009

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Using Ultrasound

Using Ultrasound

Using an ultrasound recorder i to see the tortoise's eggs in their annual sexual cycle.

1 Mar 2009

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Using radio transmitters

Using radio transmitters

Using radio transmitters under the skin to understand iguana behaviour.

1 Mar 2009

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