Australia Highway 1, famously known as the "Big Lap", is an iconic road that stretches around the entire Australian continent, offering an unparalleled adventure for both locals and international travelers. As one of the longest highways in the world, this majestic route traverses approximately 14,500 kilometers (around 9,000 miles) and connects all major capitals of Australia, … [Read more...] about Discovering Australia Highway 1: The Ultimate “Big Lap” Road Trip Adventure
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Iguanas, Last Seen Thriving By Darwin, Have Returned and are Reproducing on a Galápagos Island.
Galápagos Land Iguanas on Santiago Island have not been seen in significant numbers since Darwin's visit in the 1830s. On Santiago Island in the Galápagos National Park, land iguanas have been returned to the wild and are actively breeding, 187 years after Charles Darwin last observed a healthy population there. On Santiago Island, one of the Galápagos Islands far off the … [Read more...] about Iguanas, Last Seen Thriving By Darwin, Have Returned and are Reproducing on a Galápagos Island.
Darwin, The Giant ‘Much-Loved’ Tortoise At Blackpool Zoo, Has Died At The Age Of 105
At the age of 105, a much-loved giant tortoise and Blackpool Zoo's longest-staying inhabitant passed away. Darwin the Aldabra tortoise survived two world wars and two worldwide pandemics before passing away on Wednesday, according to 'very heartbroken' officials. Since the zoo's founding 50 years ago, the 'irreplaceable' and 'iconic' reptile has been a popular … [Read more...] about Darwin, The Giant ‘Much-Loved’ Tortoise At Blackpool Zoo, Has Died At The Age Of 105