Encountering a Galápagos Tortoise: A Journey Through Darwin's Living Laboratory
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Helen Lewis
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A vivid travel narrative recounting the author's first encounter with a Galápagos tortoise on Santa Cruz island, where a taxi driver narrowly avoids hitting one while attempting to overtake a bus. The piece explores the unique wildlife and evolutionary significance of the Galápagos Islands, blending personal observation with reflections on Charles Darwin's historic visit and the natural wonders that shaped his theory of natural selection.
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· 3 pulledMy first encounter with a Galápagos tortoise came when the driver of my taxi from the airport attempted a risky overtaking maneuver into the path of an oncoming bus.
'Tortoise,' she explained.
And there it was—a great dome, an overturned bathtub, trying to cross the road.
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