The Galapagos - for iPod/iPhone
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The Galapagos - for iPod/iPhone
The Galapagos Islands are famous for inspiring Charles Darwin to form his Theory of Evolution based on the biodiversity he'd observed there. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of his "On the origin of species", and the unspoilt islands still fascinate researchers. Some of the...
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Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands
An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835.
Transcript -- Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands
Transcript -- An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835.
Transcript -- Finches on Galapagos
Transcript -- Darwin's study of the evolution of finches on the islands.
Darwin's thoughts on the Marine Iguanas
How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed.
Transcript -- Darwin's thoughts on the Marine Iguanas
Transcript -- How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed.
The Eradication of the Goats
Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population
Transcript -- The Eradication of the Goats
Transcript -- Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population
Managing Tourism in the Galapagos Islands
A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation.
Transcript -- Managing Tourism in the Galapagos Islands
Transcript -- A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation.
Eradicating the Red Quinine Plant
How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme.
Transcript -- Eradicating the Red Quinine Plant
Transcript -- How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme.
Galapagos - research biology heaven
On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe
Transcript -- Galapagos - research biology heaven
Transcript -- On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe
Getting the nitty gritty on iguanas
As home to more than 10% of the world's iguanas, it's the best place for researchers to study them.
Transcript -- Getting the nitty gritty on iguanas
Transcript -- As home to more than 10% of the world's iguanas, it's the best place for researchers to study them.
Transcript -- First - catch your iguana
Transcript -- Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas.
Which tortoise dropped that?!
Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise.
Transcript -- Which tortoise dropped that?!
Transcript -- Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise.
Testing times
How to catch and measure the stamina and speed of a marine iguana, and how to get a blood sample from a Giant Tortoise
Transcript -- Testing times
Transcript -- How to catch and measure the stamina and speed of a marine iguana, and how to get a blood sample from a Giant Tortoise
Transcript -- What's that iguana eaten?
Transcript -- Analysing the contents of an iguana stomach .
Using Ultrasound
Using an ultrasound recorder i to see the tortoise's eggs in their annual sexual cycle.
Transcript -- Using Ultrasound
Transcript -- Using an ultrasound recorder i to see the tortoise's eggs in their annual sexual cycle.
Using radio transmitters
Using radio transmitters under the skin to understand iguana behaviour.
Transcript -- Using radio transmitters
Transcript -- Using radio transmitters under the skin to understand iguana behaviour.
Exploring the issues
Open University biologist David Robinson talks about his long relationship with the Galapagos Islands and explores some of the issues raised in the vi...
Transcript -- Exploring the issues
Transcript -- Open University biologist David Robinson talks about his long relationship with the Galapagos Islands and explores some of the issues ra...
The method of research into animals living on the Galapagos
The research process involved in the study of marine iguanas and giant tortoises in the Galapagos.
Transcript -- The method of research into animals living on the Galapagos
Transcript -- The research process involved in the study of marine iguanas and giant tortoises in the Galapagos.