Galapago means "saddle", alluding to the shell of the giant tortoise that lives in the magic isles beyond Ecuador - the Galapagos Islands. Since their discovery in 1535, they have bewitched all those who visit. The flora and fauna, both underwater and on land, make them a uniquely special part of planet Earth.-
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Galapago means "saddle", alluding to the shell of the giant tortoise that lives in the magic isles beyond Ecuador - the Galapagos Islands. Since their discovery in 1535, they have bewitched all those who visit. The flora and fauna, both underwater and on land, make them a uniquely special part of planet Earth.Introduction
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