Galapagos Wildlife
Blog posts about Galapagos wildlife
December 6, 2018
It’s quite curious (and somehow quintessentially Galapagos) that of all the bizarre, unique creatures on the archipelago, one of the least “curious”—the mockingbird— would be the […]
November 28, 2018
The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the largest animals on the planet as they migrate from all around the world to feed and give […]
November 12, 2018
You know your Galapagos tour is blessed when you come across flamingos! It doesn’t always happen — as with most nature experiences, you never know what […]
September 20, 2018
What differentiates the seas of the temperate northern hemisphere from those of the tropics? One of the first differences that comes to my mind are the […]
September 20, 2018
Scientific name: Sula nebouxii Conservation status: Least Concern Is the blue-footed booby endemic to the Galapagos? No. Although the Galapagos is home to around half […]
August 5, 2018
Darwin and Iguanas Darwin was no fan of lizards. On his visit to the Galapagos, he famously called marine iguanas “imps of darkness” and wasn’t […]
July 5, 2018
Small, yet significant They are small and cute, for sure, but they usually don’t leave us dumbfounded at first sight. Everyone will get to see at […]
June 11, 2018
Galapagos travel has been linked to the giant tortoises that have roamed the islands since time immemorial. Apart from the brief visit by Spanish conquistador Tomás […]
May 16, 2018
The Galapagos Giant Tortoise One of the most surreal experiences on arrival to your Galapagos Islands vacation is spotting shiny, rock-like mounds almost camouflaged […]