Charles Darwin Foundation 8d ago

Welcome to the very first episode of Table Reads, a new series from The Station where we open the archives of the Galápagos and bring forgotten stories back to life. This time, we dive into a remarkable 1991 article written by legendary Galápagos scientist Linda Cayot. Together with restoration ecologist Heinke Jäger and collections curator Miguel Pinto, we read and discuss two unforgettable stories: Onan, a giant tortoise who spent decades in solitude on Pinzón Island, and Chiquita, a beloved land iguana who became an unofficial mascot of the Charles Darwin Research Station. Along the way, we uncover surprising animal behavior, fascinating conservation history, and the very human side of science hidden within decades of field notes, reports, and personal accounts preserved in the Galápagos archives. If you love Galápagos wildlife, conservation, natural history, giant tortoises, scientific discoveries, and behind-the-scenes stories from researchers in the field, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe to The Station and follow along as we explore the stories, characters, and discoveries that helped shape conservation in the Galápagos Islands. #Galapagos #Conservation #SciencePodcast #GiantTortoise #WildlifePodcast #NaturalHistory #CharlesDarwinFoundation #GalapagosIslands #Biodiversity #ConservationStories