http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/itunes.open.ac.uk.1542526175.01542526183 Open University The Galapagos - For iPod/iPhone 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. Science Open University no An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835. An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835. An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835. 1546460461 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:50:00 GMT Open University 0:02:13 no Science Open University Darwin's study of the evolution of finches on the islands. Darwin's study of the evolution of finches on the islands. Darwin's study of the evolution of finches on the islands. 1546460469 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:49:00 GMT Open University 0:02:05 no Science Open University How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed. How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed. How the iguanas have evolved as swimmers to eat seaweed. 1546460467 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:48:00 GMT Open University 0:01:36 no Science Open University Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population Why 50,000 goats had to be culled due to their effect on the tortoise population 1546460465 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:47:00 GMT Open University 0:01:45 no Science Open University A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation. A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation. A look at the Galapagos Islands' relationship with tourists and conservation. 1546460463 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:46:00 GMT Open University 0:03:45 no Science Open University How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme. How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme. How the non-native red quinine plant is a nuisance in the Galapagos, and its eradication programme. 1546460471 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:45:00 GMT Open University 0:01:52 no Science Open University On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe On the Galapagos, animals are unafraid of predators, so they're easy for scientists to observe 1960821556 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:26:01 GMT Open University 0:02:00 no Science Open University As home to more than 10% of the world's iguanas, it's the best place for researchers to study them. As home to more than 10% of the world's iguanas, it's the best place for researchers to study them. As home to more than 10% of the world's iguanas, it's the best place for researchers to study them. 1960821560 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:25:01 GMT Open University 0:01:23 no Science Open University Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas. Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas. Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas. 1960821564 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:24:01 GMT Open University 0:03:11 no Science Open University Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise. Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise. Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise. 1960821568 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:23:01 GMT Open University 0:04:29 no Science Open University How to catch and measure the stamina and speed of a marine iguana, and how to get a blood sample from a 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 How to catch and measure the stamina and speed of a marine iguana, and how to get a blood sample from a Giant Tortoise 1960821572 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:22:01 GMT Open University 0:06:34 no Science Open University Analysing the contents of an iguana stomach . Analysing the contents of an iguana stomach . Analysing the contents of an iguana stomach . 1960821576 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:21:01 GMT Open University 0:02:06 no Science Open University Using an ultrasound recorder i to see the tortoise's eggs in their annual sexual cycle. Using an ultrasound recorder i to see the tortoise's eggs in their annual sexual cycle. Using an ultrasound recorder i to see the tortoise's eggs in their annual sexual cycle. 1960821580 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:20:01 GMT Open University 0:02:32 no Science Open University Using radio transmitters under the skin to understand iguana behaviour. Using radio transmitters under the skin to understand iguana behaviour. Using radio transmitters under the skin to understand iguana behaviour. 1960821584 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:19:01 GMT Open University 0:05:59 no Science Open University