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Tourism,Adventure,Cruises

By Jason Loudermilk


If you want to experience a portion of Central America that is often overlooked by tourists, consider vacationing in the Galapagos Islands. These beautiful islands offer a wide array of wildlife that makes for an interesting and one-of-a-kind trip. The volcanic Galapagos Islands are situated in the Pacific Ocean. You cannot go wrong visiting these gorgeous isles.

1. You can witness a variety of aquatic creatures in the Galapagos Islands. Many tourists opt to snorkel or scuba dive while they are visiting, which provides an excellent opportunity to see some of these animals. Balloon fish, hammerhead sharks, many sorts of eels, and sea lions are a selection of the wildlife that people frequently see during their dives. Tourists also frequently spy dolphins while they are either diving or sitting on a boat or the beach.

2. One the island chain's most renowned residents is the Galapagos tortoise. People often adore these strange looking, pre-historic animals. There are fourteen species of tortoises that reside on the Galapagos Islands, though all belong to the same group. It is important to be aware that three of the species have gone extinct, though you can still witness examples of the other eleven. These various tortoise species can be distinguished by their shell size and the appearance of their necks and legs.

3. You can see the Galapagos fur seal either in water or on solid ground. These animals can swim gracefully, but become awkward when they attempt to walk on land. It is important to avoid playing with baby fur seals, even if they are alone. This is because female fur seals distinguish their babies from others by the way they smell. By touching a young seal, you are risking that your sunscreen, sweat, or perfume might get on him or her, masking his or her one-of-a-kind scent. When a mother fur seal doesn't recognize the scent of one of her babies, he or she will be left to fend for himself or herself.

4. The marine iguanas that reside in the Galapagos Islands are the world's only aquatic lizards. These lizards are numerous, so it is rare for a Galapagos visitor to not see them. Marine iguanas are usually black in color, but if you happen to visiting the Galapagos Island while they are mating, you might notice that they have incredible red skin. This is the technique the iguanas use to locate an appropriate mate.

The Galapagos Islands also house terrestrial iguanas that eat prickly pear cacti. Interestingly, these iguanas' tongues are rough, which lets them eat the cacti with the spines still attached.




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