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• Sharks in the Galápagos

  May 06, 2005 - Ecuador

  The White-tipped Reef Shark (Triaendon obesus, tiburón aleta blanca) is a common—though initially commanding—sight in snorkel spots throughout the archipelago. ......

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• Sally Lightfoot Crabs

  May 06, 2005 - Ecuador

  Sally Lightfoot Crabs (Graspus graspus, cangrejos) are named for their ability to flitter across rock faces like the famous dancer. ......

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• The Galapagos Sea Lion

  May 05, 2005 - Ecuador

  The endemic Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus wollebacki, lobo marino) is found all throughout the islands and is absolutely fearless ......

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Destinations

• North Seymour

  May 05, 2005 - Ecuador

  Since the 1.9 km2 uplifted island of North Seymour is located just north of Baltra, it is a popular first ......

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• Darwin & Wolf

  Apr 28, 2005 - Ecuador

  Darwin (Culpepper) and Wolf (Wenman) are two tiny, outlying islands in the northwest archipelago that harbor an incredibly diverse and ......

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• Fernandina

  Apr 28, 2005 - Ecuador

  Fernandina, the westernmost—and youngest—of the main islands, is situated directly above a geologic hot spot and as such, has the ......

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Activities

• Rays in the Galápagos Islands

  May 06, 2005 - Ecuador

  The Manta Ray (Manta hamiltoni, mantaraya), with its large lobes, long mouth, thin tail, and massive three-meter wingspan, is an ......

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• Darwin's Finches

  May 05, 2005 - Ecuador

  The 13 species of Darwin’s Finches (genus Geospiza, pinzón) that are found in the Galápagos are perhaps the most famous ......

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• Land Birds - Galápagos

  May 05, 2005 - Ecuador

  Few species of land birds inhabit the Galápagos, and three-quarters (22 of 29) of these are endemic. Unlike other Galápagos ......

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Jobs

• Galápagos Work and Volunteer Opportunities

  May 03, 2005 - Ecuador

  Since Puerto Ayora is a magnet for English-speaking tourists, there are a variety of tour operators looking for people who ......

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