Eerie View of Animal Realm

What: "Galapagos: Face to Face," at the New York Hall of Science.

Why: Photographer Holly Gordon has visited the Galapagos Islands three times and is anxious to return. She loves taking pictures of wildlife on the equatorial islands 600 miles off the coast of South America.

"They're all wonderfully interesting creatures, mostly because they evolved on their own with no interference from man," Gordon said.

Her photographs of tortoises, iguanas, frigate birds and other critters are on display in a gallery of the new wing at the Hall of Science. Besides revealing the unique features of rare animales, the pictures appeal for protection of the islands and their inhabitants.

The former teacher from Bay Shore said one of the Galapagos' most unique residents is a flightless cormorant: "It swims for its food. Food in the water was so abundant, it stopped flying." But the bird can't escape hungry dogs and cats. "Man introduced dogs and cats," Gordon said. "What I try to do with my images . . . is to get people to be sensitive and heart-warming toward these creatures and be protective."

Gordon said the 20 islands are "another world. Every island is different."

When and where: Through March 27 at the New York Hall of Science. Horowitz Technology Gallery, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows - Corona Park. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

How much: $9, $6 seniors and children 5-17, $2.50 children 2-4.

Getting there: By car, take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 22??A. Turn right on to Waldron Street and turn right on to Saultell?? Avenue. At Corona Avenue, turn left on to 111th Street. Turn right in to the Hall of Science driveway. By subway, take the No. 7 train to the 111th Street station and walk south on 111th Street.

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