The Sally Lightfoot crab or the Galapagos Island crab is quite common throughout the islands. It just wanders about and doesn't seem that bothered by humans, but it is actually quite a quick mover as it darts about over the rocks.
Sally Lightfoot crab, Galapagos Islands |
Sally Lightfoot crab, Galapagos Islands |
Hermit Crab - Galapagos Islands |
Hermit Crab - Galapagos Islands |
Iguana - Galapagos Islands |
Iguana - Galapagos Islands |
Feeding on prickly pears - Galapagos Islands |
The tough mouthed iguana! |
Marine Iguana - Galapagos Islands |
Marine Iguana - Galapagos Islands |
Lava Lizard - Galapagos Islands |
Lava Lizard lifting his feet off the rocks - Galapagos |
Galapagos Pelican |
Yellow Finch - Galapagos Islands |
Blue Footed Booby - Galapagos Islands |
Booby Chick - Galapagos Islands |
It has to be said my favourite animal of the Galapagos Islands is the Sea Lion. They are very abundant and they are adorable creatures to watch. Some of the young pups were coming up to us and playing with our bare feet. They appear to spend most of their time lounging around in the sunshine!
Young Sea Lions - Galapagos Islands |
Life's tough being a Sea Lion - Galapagos |
Just lounging around - Galapagos Islands |
We did also get in the water and go snorkelling and the wildlife in the Ocean was just as amazing as it was on the land. It was again very colourful and we did get the opportunity to swim with a large green turtle. The water is crystal clear blue and with the sun shining through the surface it lights up the brightly coloured starfish, anemones, fish and the vast amount of marine creatures. We were also lucky enough to snorkel with some playful sea lions and some rays, which are massive creatures that look like they are flying underwater.
Here's a snapshot pic of a green turtle surfacing for air and some turtle tracks on the beach!
Turtle tracks - coming on land to lay eggs |
Green Turtle - Galalpagos |
Below is one of my favourite photos that demonstrates both the abundance and the diversity of wildlife to be seen in the Galapagos. And then another favourite is that of the Galapagos Island Giant Tortoises. We also visited the Darwin Institute - a fantastic place which has a breeding programme for Giant Tortoises and a research station.
Diversity of Wildlife - Galapagos |
Me and the Giant Tortoises - Galapagos Islands |
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