The Galapagos Land Iguana resembles the mythical creatures of the past-dragons with long tails, clawed feet and spiny crests. Land Iguanas have a spiky dorsal crest which runs along the neck and back. They are heavily bodied with thick back legs and smaller front legs.This is … [Read more...]
Galapagos Lava Lizard
Lava LizardGalapagos Lava Lizards (Microlophus albemariensis) are the most abundant reptile on the Galapagos Islands. Lava Lizards have attitude and like most of the Galapagos animals, they have a relative lack of fear of humans and can be observed quite closely. Lava … [Read more...]
Galapagos Giant Tortoise
The Galapagos Giant Tortoise is probably the best well known animal of the Galapagos Isles. Galapagos Giant Tortoises keep growing until they are about 40 - 50 years old and can reach a weight of 500 pounds. The Galapagos Giant Tortoise can grow to be 5 feet tall this makes them … [Read more...]
Galapagos Green Sea Turtle
Green Sea Turtles are one of the most widespread species of marine turtle, found in tropical and subtropical waters throughout the globe. However, the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) is the only species of turtle that nests in the Galapagos Islands.Research has revealed … [Read more...]
Common Lizard
The Common Lizard (Lacerta vivipara), also known as the viviparous lizard, is a Eurasian lizard. It lives farther north than any other reptile species. It ranges across central and northern Europe and through to northern Asia, being the most common lizard in Northern regions … [Read more...]