Galapagos Islands
A group of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, famous for their unique wildlife, including the Galapagos giant tortoise.
What is it?
The Galapagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km off the coast of Ecuador. They are known for their unique animals, many of which are found nowhere else. The Galapagos giant tortoise lives on these islands, in habitats like volcanic areas, grasslands, and savannas.
Why it matters
The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site. They inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Protecting the islands helps conserve the endangered Galapagos tortoise and many other endemic species.
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加拉帕戈斯群岛
太平洋中的一群火山岛，以其独特的野生动物而闻名，包括加拉帕戈斯象龟。
这是什么？
加拉帕戈斯群岛是太平洋中的一个火山群岛，距离厄瓜多尔海岸约1000公里。它们以其独特的动物而闻名，其中许多是其他地方找不到的。加拉帕戈斯象龟生活在这些岛屿上，栖息地包括火山区、草原和稀树草原。
为什么重要
加拉帕戈斯群岛是联合国教科文组织世界遗产地。它们启发了查尔斯·达尔文的进化论。保护这些岛屿有助于保护濒危的加拉帕戈斯象龟和许多其他特有物种。
你在哪里见过它
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