The Galapagos Islands are like no other place. Some 600 miles west of the Ecuadorian mainland, these isolated volcanic islands were famously the inspiration for Darwin’s theories of evolution. For many nature lovers the Galapagos are a must-see destination, and with native birds and reptiles having lived for thousands of years with no fear of predators, human visitors to the islands are able to experience remarkably close encounters with the creatures they meet.
This short gallery highlights just a few of the native wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
Masked booby
Couple of blue footed boobies performing mating dance
Darwin’s Finches
Frigatebird in breeding season
Galapagos Penguin on Isabela island
Giant Galapagos turtle
Marine iguana
Marine Iguanas on rocks in La Espanola island
Sally Lightfoot Crab
A curious sea lion