wildlife of Galapagos

  • June 2, 2015

    Drawing Galapagos Part 1 »

    My name is Matthew Isteed and I am an artist studying BSc Games Modelling Animation and Effects at London Metropolitan University. As part of a work-placement with the Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT), I have been creating some pieces based upon one of the Galapagos Islands’ most famous residents, the Galapagos giant tortoise. At the start read more

    Galapagos Graphics: Drawing Galapagos Banner © Matthew Isteed

  • November 24, 2014

    Discover the unique Scalesia forests of the Galapagos »

    Scalesia is a genus of 15 species of shrubs and trees endemic to Galapagos. Some of these species are widely distributed whereas others are only found on specific Islands. Scalesia are mostly shrubs which grow within the arid and transition zones. However there are three tree species which form dense forests in the humid highlands. read more