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One animal found on the Galapagos Islands is the Galapagos Penguin(Sphenisicus mendiculus).
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Are all the Galapagos animals native to the galapagos islands?
More than 95% of Galapagos animals are endemic to this Archipelago. This means that the majority of them can only be seen in this group of Islands.
The giant tortoise is only found on which group of islands?
Galapagos Islands
What eat marine?
The marine iguana, found only in the Galapagos Islands. It is also the only sea going lizard.
Why can the blue-footed booby only be found on the Galapagos Islands?
The blue footed booby is common throughout much of Central and South America, not just the Galapagos.
What is the population of the Galapagos islands?
The actual population of the Galapagos Islands is of 20,000 Only 4 of the 13 major Islands are inhabited.
Why is a galapagos tortoise endangered?
it matters on what species you are talking about because each island of galapagos has its own species of turtle so some islands have extremely few animals and others have lots of them but in all they are endangered because they are restricted to only galapagos
What is the Unique features of Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands are known for their endemic (unique) wildlife. There are rare animals that can only be seen in these group of Islands. These Islands are a living museum of evolutionary changes, with a wide variety of exotic species exclusive to this Archipelago.
I am planning a vacation to the Galapagos Islands with my family. Are the Galapagos Islands safe to visit or are pirate attacks common?
There are no longer pirate attacks on the Galapagos Islands! Years ago, the waters and islands of the arhcipelago often encountered pirates. Nowadays, the only danger in Galapagos is not bringing sunscreen! You and your family will have a great time!
Are there penguins on the Galapagos Islands?
Yes there are.
What are three features that allowed the Galapagos Giant Tortoise to survive and even thrive in the harsh environment of the islands?
they were the only animals that were big time grazers and they had no predators.
Island where Darwin observed variation in tortoises?
While Charles Darwin was in Galapagos, he visited the islands of Floreana, Isabela, San Cristóbal, and Santiago only.
Is there a Galapogos shark?
Yes, the Galapagos shark (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is a species of requiem shark that is found in deep waters around the Galapagos Islands and other tropical regions. They are known for their distinct markings and can grow up to about 10 feet in length.
