Tag: Galapagos animals

Marine iguanas in Galapagos – they amass in massive groups of greyish-black clusters atop the lava rocks that are ubiquitous throughout the islands. Atop this smorgasbord of scales come little spritzes and streams of water, ejecting themselves out of the noses of these dinosaur-like creatures.

Before you begin your Galapagos vacation, you can get acquainted with the animals that you must see in the Islands. While most people might think that you can’t miss the Giant Tortoise or the Marine Iguana, there are a few birds that you might consider adding to the list, specifically, those that you can only find in the Galapagos Islands, like boobies.

Much like sea lions, Galapagos Lava Lizards are another species that visitors to the islands are likely to encounter, though they are far less conspicuous. A significant population of these lizards can be found on all the main Galapagos Islands, except for Darwin, Wolf, and Genovesa islands.

Some of the rarest and most unusual species on the planet, including the Christmas iguana, may be found on the Galapagos Islands. Since they are native to the archipelago, seeing them enhances the already enchanted atmosphere of an already wonderful location.

Flying fish in Galapagos often surprise and excite our guests by leaping out of the deep blue waters and fluttering and splashing around in the ocean like careless stones. They usually surface to splash up around the Santa Cruz II Galapagos cruise ship’s sides. Occasionally, during the night, visitors may even be fortunate enough to see a school of white-tip reef sharks that frequent the ship’s sides in search of flying fish to eat!