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At the Charles Darwin Research Station
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Santa Cruz,
Galapagos
We went and saw some tortoises. One was
named Lonesome George. He is named Lonesome George because he is the last one from the
place he was found. We also saw little baby ones. The people here want to help the
tortoises to survive. They put the baby ones back on some of the islands when they are big
enough.
In the highlands we
went inside a cave from the volcano. We climbed down the ladder into the cave. It was hot
outside and really cool inside. There were ferns growing inside the cave. We walked along
a trail but not all the way. Our guide said the cave went a long way. Later, we went to
see the twin craters at the top of the island. I saw lots of birds with the
binoculars Mauricio let me use. I like to watch birds! I think we saw a rat, too.
I really really really liked Galapagos...
I had fun with my Daddy.
| School Notes - The Charles Darwin Research Station is
located in Academy Bay on Santa Cruz Island. Scientists and students from all over the
world come here to better understand and protect the Galapagos and its wildlife. It has
been through the efforts of the Darwin Station and others that the Galapagos tortoise has
been saved from extinction. |
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