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.
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Indefatigable Island Tortoise - in transit among the highland grass - displaying a mudline upon its domed carapace. The Galapagos Tortoises will enter pools of water to help regulate their ectothermic (cold-blooded) body temperature - this specimen along the southwestern flank of Santa Cruz Island.
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