Move Back
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On the island called Chinese Hat because of its interesting shape, this baby sea lion sought shade under a pile of brush by the sea.![Boobies_Mating_on_North_Seymour_Iasland]()
These Blue Footed Boobies were taking part in their ritual dance that includes whistling and foot tapping to get the attention of a potential suitor.![Galapagos_Hawk_on_Chinese_Hat]()
This Galapagos Hawk stood sentry on this pole on Chinese Hat perhaps with an eye on his next meal.![Giant_Tortoise_Chomping_Grass_on_Santa_Cruz_Island]()
At the El Chato Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island, this giant tortoise enjoys an afternoon snack.![Giant_Tortoise_Munches_Grass]()
The giant tortoise has plenty of room to graze at the El Chato Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island.![Kicker_Rock]()
The beautiful Kicker Rock is often full of birds, including frigates and boobies.![Land_Iguana_Looks_out_to_Sea]()
This land iguana appears to be surveying his kingdom although he is more likely resting before his next hunt for food.![Land_Iguana_on_North_Seymour_Island]()
This land iguana boasts the beautiful colors that are one of several differentiations between the land iguana from the marina iguana.![Land_Iguana_on_South_Padre_Island]()
South Padre Island is full of land iguanas which can be found eating, sunning, and running across the rocks throughout the island.![Land_Iguana_on_South_Plaza_Island]()
This land iguana is ready to heading for a nearby cactus from which he hopes to pick a ripe and waiting fruit.![Land_Iguna_Close_up]()
This land iguana is an excellent example of the red coloring that this species often boasts.![Land_Iquana_on_the_rocks]()
This land iguana has no cares in the world as he suns himself on Galapagos’ giant rocks.![Nazca_Boobies]()
The black “mask” of the Nazca Boobie makes it easy to spot.![Sally_Lightfoot_Crabs]()
The beautifully colored Sally Lightfoot Crabs can be found throughout the Galapagos Islands.![Sea_Lion_Scratching]()
If sea lions are not sunning, playing, or eating, you will often find them cratching much like man’s best friend.![Sea_Lion_Stare_on_Chinese_Hat]()
This Sea Lion on Chinese Hat was as interested in watching Galapagos’ visitors as they were in watching him.![Seal_Lion_in_Surf]()
The sea lions of Galapagos love to play in the surf by themselves, with sea lion friends, and even with visiting guests.![The_Boobies_Dance]()
These Blue Footed Boobies are mid-dance and whistle as they seek to find a proper mate.![Turtle_Swims_Underwater]()
Whether you snorkel or dive in the Galapagos, you will likely find yourself sharing the waters with gorgeous sea turtles.![Underwater_Turtle_Looks_Out]()
The turtles of Galapagos often swim close to the surface, peaking out for a quick breath.![Yellow_Crowned_Night_Heron_on_Floreana]()
This Yellow Crowned Night Heron walks along the shore unbothered by visiting human guests.![Baby_Sea_Lion_Frown_on_Outh_Plaza_Island]()
This baby sea lion was waiting patiently for his mother on South Plaza Island while she was out fishing for food.Taking a walk on the wild side in Galapagos
It can be easy to get jaded in our see-it-all, do-it-all, have-it-all world. The Galapagos Islands are a reminder of what life once was, what life in some places still is, and what always should be—wild.
Move Forward
- Taking a walk on the wild side in Galapagos
