The Galapagos Islands were added to the UN's list of "endangered" world heritage sites. Threats by invasive species, uncontrolled tourism and immigration are blamed. Read the stories beginning June 26.
The fragile ecosystem of the Galapagos is crumbling under the pressure of tourism. Ecuador is making their conservation a national priority (at last!) and UNESCO is sending a mission to the World Heritage Site. Read stories beginning April 7.
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