The Galapagos
A short introduction to this album.
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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 publ...
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Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands
An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835.
Transcript -- Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands
Transcript -- An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835.
Finches on Galapagos
Darwin's study of the evolution of finches on the islands.
Transcript -- Finches on Galapagos
Transcript -- Darwin's study of the evolution of finches on the islands.
Darwin's thoughts on the Marine Iguanas
How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed.
Transcript -- Darwin's thoughts on the Marine Iguanas
Transcript -- How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed.
The Eradication of the Goats
Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population
Transcript -- The Eradication of the Goats
Transcript -- Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population
Managing Tourism in the Galapagos Islands
A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation.
Transcript -- Managing Tourism in the Galapagos Islands
Transcript -- A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation.
Eradicating the Red Quinine Plant
How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme.
Transcript -- Eradicating the Red Quinine Plant
Transcript -- How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme.
Galapagos - research biology heaven
On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe
Transcript -- Galapagos - research biology heaven
Transcript -- On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe
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.
Transcript -- Getting the nitty gritty on iguanas
Transcript -- As home to more than 10% of the world's iguanas, it's the best place for researchers to study them.
First - catch your iguana
Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas.
Transcript -- First - catch your iguana
Transcript -- Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas.