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The White-tipped Reef Shark (Triaendon obesus, tiburón aleta blanca) is a common—though initially commanding—sight in snorkel spots throughout the archipelago. ......
Read MoreSally Lightfoot Crabs (Graspus graspus, cangrejos) are named for their ability to flitter across rock faces like the famous dancer. ......
Read MoreThe endemic Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus wollebacki, lobo marino) is found all throughout the islands and is absolutely fearless ......
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Since the 1.9 km2 uplifted island of North Seymour is located just north of Baltra, it is a popular first ......
Read MoreDarwin (Culpepper) and Wolf (Wenman) are two tiny, outlying islands in the northwest archipelago that harbor an incredibly diverse and ......
Read MoreFernandina, 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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The Manta Ray (Manta hamiltoni, mantaraya), with its large lobes, long mouth, thin tail, and massive three-meter wingspan, is an ......
Read MoreThe 13 species of Darwin’s Finches (genus Geospiza, pinzón) that are found in the Galápagos are perhaps the most famous ......
Read MoreFew species of land birds inhabit the Galápagos, and three-quarters (22 of 29) of these are endemic. Unlike other Galápagos ......
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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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