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By Stephen Balke


The Galapagos Islands, a chain of volcanic isles, can be found in the eastern section of the Pacific Ocean near Central America. There are thirteen major isles in the Galapagos Islands and numerous smaller isles. People reside on multiple islands. The Galapagos Islands first became well-known when a famous scientist performed research there in the first half of the nineteenth century. Now, the Galapagos Islands are world famous due to the huge variety of plants and animals that reside on them.

Many of the species that inhabit the Galapagos Islands are incredibly fascinating. A myriad of these species are endemic to the Galapagos Islands, which means they are not able to found anywhere else in the world. Because of this, the islands are enjoying a surge in popularity as a vacation locale for nature lovers who reside all over the world. A small sampling of the wildlife that can be found on the Galapagos Islands include marine iguanas, sea lions, Galapagos tortoises, flamingos, Galapagos penguins, blue-footed and red-footed boobies, and flightless cormorants.

Something that many tourists and scientists alike find fascinating about animals on the Galapagos Islands is that they seem quite unafraid of people. This is a unique trait for animals that have not been domesticated. There are multiple theories that attempt to explain why a fear of people didn't develop in these creatures.

One popular thought is that due to the isolation of the Galapagos Islands, the wildlife there did not have a reason to fear humans since people weren't disrupting their natural habitat. The other major theory is that because the Galapagos Islands aren't home to any immense predators, the animals have simply never had a reason to be afraid of any other living organisms, including humans.

The scenery in the Galapagos Islands is some of the most stunning on earth. The ocean surrounding a number of the isles contain amazing coral reefs and numerous sorts of aquatic wildlife. Because of this, the snorkelers and scuba divers adore visiting the Galapagos Islands. If you are interested in engaging in either of these activities in the Galapagos Islands, you will need to find an instructor to take you on your excursion.

Since most of the isles in the Galapagos Islands are volcanic, their rugged terrain is great for those who like to hike. There are a wide variety of hiking paths available, some of which are much less harsh than others; this allows serious hikers and sightseers alike to enjoy the landscape.

If you want to visit the Galapagos Islands, you should start planning your trip online or through your local travel agent. The Galapagos Islands offer activities your entire family will love.




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