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yes, they actually do, but not large distances though.
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What are some ways Galapagas iguanas and South American iguanas are different?
Galapagos Iguanas feed mostly in sea water, off the rocky coasts of the Galapagos. (Aka Marine Iguanas). South American Iguanas or Green Iguanas live in areas of dense forest and vegitation, and spend most of their time basking high in trees. There are also Galapagos Land Iguanas, just sayin'.
Does a lizard swim?
Some can and some can't. On the Galapagos islands the marine iguana spends it life basking on rocks and diving into the sea to eat seaweed.
What is the Difference between marine iguanas and land iguanas?
Marine iguanas, uniquely among all lizards, can forage in the sea, feeding on salt-saturated seaweed and exuding salt via tears.
Marine iguanas are the only sea going lizard on the planet?
yes
What reptiles lived in the sea?
Sea Turtles, Sea Snakes and Marine iguanas all live in the sea and are reptiles.
What are animals that live at the islands?
There are plenty of Galapagos animals. There are endemic animals (found nowhere else in the world), native animals, and introduced animals. Some of the more famous animals found in Galapagos are: giant tortoises, marine and land iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, booby birds and more.
What eat marine?
The marine iguana, found only in the Galapagos Islands. It is also the only sea going lizard.
Do any type of reptiles spend a lot of time in the water?
Crocodilians, Sea turtles and marine iguanas.
What are the different animals you can find only in the Galapagos Islands?
Galapagos Island is famous for its beauty and strangest types of species found here. You can find the variety of birds and animals like Blue Footed Boobies, Galapagos Penguin, Land Iguana, Marine Iguana, Flightless Cormorant, Galapagos Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Sea Lion, Magnificent frigate bird, Darwin's Finches, Galapagos Fur Seal, Waved Albatross, etc. Tourist travel here to explore the nature and its beauty.
What is an example of symbiosis on the Galapagos islands?
mutualism between sally lightfoot crabs and iguanas (they groom/ eat algae and parasites, dead skin off the iguanas) also between lava lizards and sea lions (they eat the annoying flies on the sea lions) also finches eating skin parasites off the giant tortoises
What are some of the attractions of the Galapagos Islands?
One of the main attractions in Galapagos is its endemic (unique) wildlife. Animals in Galapagos are not afraid of humans and can be easily approached.The marine life is also spectacular, you can observe groups of Humpback whales, tropical penguins, dolphins and hundreds of other marine species.You can also do snorkeling, sea kayaking, diving and surfing.
Why is the galapagos island so unique?
The Galapagos Islands are home to over 300 plant and animal species, such as cacti around 11 metres tall, marine iguanas, sea lions. The organisms are endemic to that particular island and its relatives on the other islands will have varying physical features. It is these organisms that gave Charles Darwin, who visited this island in 1835, the idea of natural selection, as their physical features are great evidences of many years of evolution.
