The total land area of Galapagos is of 4,897 sq. miles (7,880 sq. km). The Galapagos Archipelago is composed of 19 islands (13 major Islands and 6 smaller ones) and more than 40 islets in South America.
Evolution
That finches prefer mates with beaks similar in size to their own.
The Galapagos islands belong to Ecuador.
The word 'Galapagos' means 'saddle' in Spanish, which refers to the shell shapes of the Galapagos Giant Tortoises on the islands.
~Darwin observed that the characteristics of many animals and plants varied noticeably among the different Galapagos Islands. They also had different adaptations, such as beak size and shape, and tortoises' shell shape, with helped them survive in their environment.
No. As the climate of the Galapagos is warm throughout the year, the Galapagos Penguins have no need to hibernate.
Evolution
Size and shape of their beaks.
amout of food available
the galapagos is famous for its tortoises and its Komoto dragon. The dragon has poisonous skin and so is its bite. its one of the only animals that none of the body parts can be used for anything. The tortoises are famous because of their size.
Current population size is estimated at about 10,000-15,000
That finches prefer mates with beaks similar in size to their own.
That finches prefer mates with beaks similar in size to their own.
In the galapagos island
Galapagos Hawk
Galapagos Islands
Yes, the Galapagos Islands are home to the Galapagos Sea Lions (Zalophus wollebaeki).