The Galapagos - for iPod/iPhone
By The Open University
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Description
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 plants and animals that live here are found nowhere else on Earth. Today that biodiversity is under threat from an increasing population, tourism and invasive non-native species. The video tracks on this album retraces Darwin's first steps on the Galapagos islands, looks at some of the species that fascinated him, and at how threats to the environment are being managed. It also follows the day-to-day research of two biological scientists - Beatrix Schramm, who tries to get a faecal sample from a Giant Tortoise to learn more about what triggers them to mate, and Martin Wikelski who studies marine iguanas and the problems they face as a result of their choice of food. In the audio track, 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.
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The Galapagos | A short introduction to this album. | 25 3 2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- The Galapagos | Transcript -- A short introduction to this album. | 25 3 2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 3 | VideoDarwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands | An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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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. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 5 | VideoFinches on Galapagos | Darwin's study of the evolution of finches on the islands. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Finches on Galapagos | Transcript -- Darwin's study of the evolution of finches on the islands. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 7 | VideoDarwin's thoughts on the Marine Iguanas | How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Darwin's thoughts on the Marine Iguanas | Transcript -- How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 9 | VideoThe Eradication of the Goats | Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- The Eradication of the Goats | Transcript -- Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 11 | VideoManaging Tourism in the Galapagos Islands | A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Managing Tourism in the Galapagos Islands | Transcript -- A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 13 | VideoEradicating the Red Quinine Plant | How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Eradicating the Red Quinine Plant | Transcript -- How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 15 | VideoGalapagos - research biology heaven | On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Galapagos - research biology heaven | Transcript -- On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 17 | VideoGetting 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. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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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. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 19 | VideoFirst - catch your iguana | Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- First - catch your iguana | Transcript -- Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 21 | VideoWhich tortoise dropped that?! | Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Which tortoise dropped that?! | Transcript -- Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 23 | VideoTesting 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 | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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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 | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 25 | VideoWhat's that iguana eaten? | Analysing the contents of an iguana stomach . | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- What's that iguana eaten? | Transcript -- Analysing the contents of an iguana stomach . | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 27 | VideoUsing Ultrasound | Using an ultrasound recorder i to see the tortoise's eggs in their annual sexual cycle. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Using Ultrasound | Transcript -- Using an ultrasound recorder i to see the tortoise's eggs in their annual sexual cycle. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 29 | VideoUsing radio transmitters | Using radio transmitters under the skin to understand iguana behaviour. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Using radio transmitters | Transcript -- Using radio transmitters under the skin to understand iguana behaviour. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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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 video tracks. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
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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 raised in the video tracks. | 1 3 2009 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 33 | VideoThe 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. | 20 5 2008 | Free | View in iTunes |
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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. | 20 5 2008 | Free | View in iTunes |
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