Puzzle from 15 August 2026

Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands
THE ANSWER

"Iguana marina (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), Las Bachas, isla Santa Cruz, islas Galápagos, Ecuador, 2015-07-23, DD 23" — Photo by Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

A living laboratory of evolution.

These remote islands are a sanctuary for unique wildlife. They served as the inspiration for one of history's greatest scientific theories.

Explanation

Did you know?

The islands are home to a species of penguin that lives further north than any other, thanks to cold ocean currents.

The 5 Clues
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I am a volcanic archipelago born of fire in the deep sea.

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My inhabitants fear no man, as they evolved without land predators.

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I witnessed a voyage that changed how we view biological history.

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I am a living museum of endemic reptilian wonders.

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I am a remote Ecuadorian territory scattered across the equator.

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