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Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

Island life

The volcanic archipelago that inspired Charles Darwin and
has fascinated scientists for years is home to a vast number
of amazing species found nowhere else on Earth

Galapagos fur seal
These grey brown seals can be found
on the rocky shores of the islands. The
breeding season lasts from August to
November. During this time the large
colonies of fur seals are divided into
separate areas as each mother seal claims
Brown pelican a territory in which to raise her pup. Their

main food choices are squid and fish.
Galapagos land iguana

Lava heron

Flightless cormorant
The only cormorant that has lost the ability
to fly, this bird is the largest member of its

family at a height of one metre (39 inches)
and a weight of 2.5 to four kilograms (5.5
to 8.8 pounds). The flightless cormorant

dwells on the rocky shores of volcanic
islands and forages in the coastal waters
for fish, eels and small octopuses.

Turtle
eggs

Green sea turtle

Whale shark

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