Category: Galapagos Wildlife

Check out the most iconic of the Galapagos Islands wildlife! Learn which animals you can see in which islands in Santa Cruz Cruise’s blog!

Genovesa Island.
Galapagos Wildlife | < 1 MIN READ

Interesting facts about the three types of boobies in the Galapagos

Published on November 26, 2019
The Three Types of Boobies in the Galapagos Before you begin your Galapagos vacation, you...
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Endemic Galapagos hawk and sea lion.
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A Galapagos WOW Moment: The Birth of a Sea Lion on Santiago Island

Published on August 13, 2018
READER WARNING: The following post contains graphic pictures depicting wildlife behavior in the Galapagos. Viewer...
User Avatar Written by: Martín Barreiro
Red-footed boobies spotted on Genovesa Island.
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Expedition Journal: A Delightful Red-footed Booby Encounter at Genovesa Island in Galapagos!

Published on May 24, 2018
A red-footed booby encounter at Genovesa Island is probably one of the biggest reasons for...
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Punta Vicente Roca is located at Isabela Island.
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A Galapagos WOW Moment: Whale Shark in Galapagos!

Published on May 2, 2018
Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos archipelago. It consists of six volcanoes that...
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A Galapagos shark encounter.
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Expedition Journal: The Underwater Wonders of Galapagos aboard the Santa Cruz II

Published on April 25, 2018
The underwater wonders of Galapagos are consistently present and active throughout the year, inviting visitors...
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The Pinnacle Rock is a highlight of the Northern Galapagos Islands.
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Expedition Journal: Dolphins in Galapagos, Ahoy!

Published on April 6, 2018
It was a beautiful afternoon when we arrived at the island of Bartolome aboard the...
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Galapagos hawk and marine iguana.
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Galapagos Hawk on Fernandina: A Surprise from High Above

Published on January 12, 2018
Fernandina is one of the smallest and geologically “newest” islands in the archipelago. It still...
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Baby mockingbirds on Rabida Island.
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Galapagos Land Birds during the First Rains of Hot Season: Birders Get Ready!

Published on January 5, 2018
Probably the most astounding fact that doesn’t get mentioned enough about the Galapagos Islands is that virtually all of the amazing wildlife can be seen...
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Christmas iguanas can be found on Española Island.
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Christmas Iguana: A Holiday Favorite

Published on December 26, 2017
The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the world’s most unique and rarest of...
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Galapagos Activities | < 1 MIN READ

Snorkelling with Fur Seals in Galapagos: The Cool Down Effect

Published on December 20, 2017
Snorkeling with fur seals in Galapagos is a rare event. Fur seals are the second...
User Avatar Written by: Martín Narvaez