YOUR WILDLIFE WATCHLIST: The Galápagos are renowned for being a haven of flora and fauna. For millions of years, the isolation of the archipelago has lead to the evolution of many different and unique species. Take a look at some of the animals you might see during your expedition.
The volcanic landscape on Bartolomé islands is home to the lava lizard. This brightly coloured lizard is aptly named as it can often be found basking on the lava
At Las Bachas, see White-cheeked Pintails and migratory birds at a lagoon behind the beach. You can also look for sea turtles as Las Bachas is one of the major nesting sites
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Whilst at Los Gemelos, Santa Cruz, stop at Rancho El Manzanillo to see giant Santa Cruz tortoises
At Cerro Dragón, go searching for land iguanas and their burrows. You can also walk inland on a trail past small saltwater lagoons that periodically feature flamingos
From the landing beach at Punta Cormorant, Floreana, a short track leads to a shallow lagoon that is famous for its flamingos. The brilliantly pink birds skim the salty waters for shrimp and tend to chicks on the nest Whilst at Bahia Elizabeth, Isabela, enjoy a zodiac tour and pass the “Las Marielas” islets, which are home to Blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins, Galápagos sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. The exotic looking Red Sally Lightfoot crabs can also be seen throughout the archipelago feeding on shore debris in large groups
At Islote Campéon, Floreana, the underwater visibility is impressive and thanks to this water clarity, snorkellers often spot reef sharks patrolling the reef wall, Pacific green turtles, and playful Galápagos sea lions. Encounters in the blue with thousands of small silver minnows, large tuna fish, or oceanic sunfish are not unheard of either
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