Galapagos Islands - Mammals / Reptiles / Crustaceans - Ecuador
The volcanic rock islands of the Galapagos Archipelago are home to some of the greatest levels of endemism (species living no where else on Earth). Around 97% of the reptiles and land mammals, 80% of the land birds, and >30% of the vegetation are endemic to the Galapagos Islands. This archipelago and its immense marine reserve is known as the unique "Living Museum and Showcase of Evolution". The following images include mammals, reptiles, crustaceans, and fish - during the mid-summer season, upon 7 of the Galapagos Islands.
Read More
Galapagos Fur Seal pup - revealing the leathery ventral side of its hind flipper, which provides good traction for walking upon the volcanic rock shorelines of the western islands of the archipelago, where the colder water is found due to the upwelling of the Cromwell Countercurrent.
