The Galapagos Islands belong to which country?
Galapagos Conservation Trust Galapagos Conservation Trust The Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is a British conservation charity (registered number 1043470) which focuses on the conservation and sustainability of the Galapagos Islands. It is a member of the Friends of Galapagos Organisations (also known as the Darwin Network). It was launched in 1995 at the Royal Society in London. The charity fundraises to support pioneering conservation projects in the Islands, and raise awareness of Galapagos conservation both in the UK and in Ecuador to ensure the unique flora and fauna on the Islands are preserved for future generations to enjoy. Their CEO is Sharon Johnson
Galapagos hawk Galapagos hawk The Galapagos hawk ("Buteo galapagoensis") is a large hawk endemic to most of the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos hawk is similar in size to the red tailed hawk ("Buteo jamaicensis") and the Swainson's hawk ("Buteo swainsoni") of North America, but the size is variable across the islands as is recorded for many animals native to the Galapagos. They appear to be somewhat more heavily built than those well known mainland species, and going on average weights, this species is the second heaviest "Buteo" in the Americas, behind only the ferruginous hawk. The Galapagos hawk can range from in