The unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands is being threatened by climate change, and scientists are seeking a way to protect its vulnerable species.

Mosquitoes with the potential to carry diseases lethal to many unique species of Galapagos wildlife are being regularly introduced to the islands via aircraft, according to new research published today.

A parasite has been found in Galapagos penguins, raising fears among researchers that it could lead to avian malaria.

Charles Darwin Foundation botanists have created a baseline of all introduced plants growing in Puerto Villamil -- the third largest town in the Galapagos.

The following editorial appeared in the Miami Herald on Monday, May 7: For years, the natural wonderland known as the Galapagos Islands has been under the threat of environmental degradation.