Lava lizards One of the most common and unique animals found on the Galapagos are the islands’ small lizards, often affectionately referred to as “lava lizards.” There are at least seven recognized species, each with unique traits. Like with the

Blue-footed boobies The funny name almost matches these creatures’ funny look. Blue-footed boobies are most easily recognized by their signature feet. The birds’ mating ritual is also an entertaining affair, as males lift their feet up and down in a

Galapagos fur seal (lat. Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is a species of eared seals from the subfamily of fur seals. Belongs to the genus of southern fur seals. You can spot them in the Galapagos national park. Ask us for Galapagos islands

Galapagos Penguin Facts, Penguin Species Living in Tropical Climates Penguins are a species of sea bird that generally live in cold waters in the southern hemisphere. But apparently there are also types of penguins that live in tropical areas, the

Galapagos cormorants have forgotten how to fly because of non-growing cilia American and Chilean biologists have discovered how the Galapagos flightless cormorant lost its ability to fly. Representatives of this species have changed the functions of proteins that regulate the

Marine iguana An unusual representative of reptiles lives in the Galapagos Islands. Most of the lizards we know prefer to inhabit forests, mountains, deserts, but among the 3000 species, only one – the Galapagos marine iguana – can be considered