Galapagos Sea Lions in Devil´s Crown
The Galapagos Islands are the perfect destination for all animal lovers. Many visitors to the islands are pleasantly surprised to discover that not only is there an abundance of wildlife, but they are also very tolerant of human presence and even quite friendly. This makes visiting the island such a treat for those who love to see exotic creatures. Photographers and tourists are particularly pleased at how close they can approach the animals as they have no natural fear towards visitors.
If you are an animal lover who looks forward to knowing more about the plentiful wildlife you can expect to see when you visit the Galapagos Islands, here is a guide to some of the wildlife that can be found here in Galapagos.
A fascinating fact about most of the life forms found on the islands is that they likely got there by accident; from a long sea voyage and survived the trip despite the lack of fresh water and food and exposure to saltwater. As a result, the species now found on the Galapagos Islands are the ancestors of those that could survive harsh conditions.
Today, here are the recorded number of species for the Galapagos Islands.
The Galapagos Islands is a bucket list destination for any animal lover and amateur naturalist because of its unique wildlife. Here are the 6 most unique creatures of the Galapagos Islands:
The iconic Galapagos Tortoises are the largest tortoises in the world with potential lifespans that exceed 170 years.
The unusual, yet incredible Marine Iguana is the only existing marine lizard on Earth
The Flightless Cormorant is the only cormorant in the world that has lost its ability to fly making it the largest and heaviest cormorant species in the world.
The famous Galapagos Finch played a role in the development of Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
With their recognizable signature blue feet, the Blue-Footed Boobies have a very fascinating mating ritual that is very entertaining to witness.
The Lava Lizards are one of the most commonly found animals found in the Galapagos and have remarkably adapted to radiation.
While spotting one of the top 6 unique animals found in the Galapagos is truly a treat, expect to see many more of the fascinating wildlife when you visit the islands. Don’t be surprised to see the friendly Galapagos Sea Lions lazing around on the benches at the ports as the tourists arrive. And watch out for the sea turtles that may swim alongside you when you go snorkeling or for a dive.
Here is an in-depth list of the other wildlife you can expect to see when you visit the Galapagos:
Sea lions
Beaked Whales
Blackfish
Dolphins
Rorqual Whales
Bats
Rodents and Rats
Reptiles
Tortoises
Land Iguanas
Geckos
Lava Lizards
Snake
Sea Snakes
Sea Turtle
Marine Iguanas
Diurnal Raptors
Larger Land Birds
Smaller Land Birds
Owls
Aeriel Feeders
Plovers
Rails and Crakes
Oystercatcher
White Cheeked Pintail Duck
Sanderlings, Phalaropes, and Allies
Flamingo
Pied Billed Grebe
Black Necked Stilt
Herons and Egrets
Tropic Birds
Boobies
Frigate Birds
Gulls
There are so many fascinating animals to see when you visit the Galapagos. Best of all, these animals are incredibly used to human visitors making the majority of them approachable.
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