Before diving into three days of conference presentations in Quito, I had the rare fortune of being able to spend a few days visiting the world famous Galapagos Islands. It is one thing to hear about the spectacular wildlife that thrives within this Ecuadorian national park's boundaries. It is an entirely different experience to gingerly walk through the designated trails so as to avoid stepping on animals that are casually going about their business of eating, sleeping, catching the sun, or searching for a mate. Very few places in the world give you the opportunity to view such magnificent animals without bars or thick glass barriers.

Here are a few of my favorite photographs. I hope this gives you a small glimpse of my voyage to an incredible living classroom and evolutionary learning lab.

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