An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835.
How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed.
Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population
A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation.
How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme.
On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe
As home to more than 10% of the world's iguanas, it's the best place for researchers to study them.
Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise.
How to catch and measure the stamina and speed of a marine iguana, and how to get a blood sample from a Giant Tortoise
Using an ultrasound recorder i to see the tortoise's eggs in their annual sexual cycle.
Using radio transmitters under the skin to understand iguana behaviour.
Open University biologist David Robinson talks about his long relationship with the Galapagos Islands and explores some of the issues raised in the video tracks.
The research process involved in the study of marine iguanas and giant tortoises in the Galapagos.