The Galapagos Islands were named in honor of the 250,000 giant tortoises living in the islands. They inhabit the islands of the archipelago of the Galapagos, located in and the ocean Pacíico, about 1000km of the coast of Ecuador. In the archipelago there were 14 subspecies of which 11 still exist. Extinction due to hunting and the introduction of other species such as goats, pigs, dogs and other animals that are stepping or eat the turtle eggs.
The Galapagos tortoise is a herbivore herbivore that feeds on cactus, fruits, bromeliads, water ferns, leaves and herbs. They have a huge water storage capacity, allowing them to survive the summer.
They have a huge water storage capacity, allowing them to survive the summer. Turtles can live to be 100 years and reach measured about 1.5 m in length and weigh about 225 kg (500 lb). They are the largest turtles in the world and are recognized as the oldest living vertebrate creatures. The oldest tortoise in the world lived 152 years.
The largest populations of Galapagos tortoises are found on Isabela and Santa Cruz islands, varying in size, shape of their shells and neck.
In 1959 the Galapagos National Park and the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) was created to restore the Galapagos as one of the largest environmental events in the world, a task which included the preservation of the most representative and important species, the Galapagos giant tortoise .
In Charles Darwin Foundation is Lonesome George, a male of a species of turtle, if you can not have children, will disappear forever.
It is an endemic species of the Pinta Island, now in the Foundation together with females of related subspecies but these have been made until now infertile.
The Galapagos Islands are protected areas for conservation and survival of the Galapagos tortoise and other species of flora and fauna.
Galapagos Giant Tortoise The Galapagos tortoise is a unique species and is in danger of extinction. Geochelone elephantopus belong to the group and are divided into 14 subspecies, which differ by the size and shape of the shell and by the neck and limbs.
Marine IguanaThe Marine Iguana is an endemic species of Galapagos. This is the only lizard in the world that lives in the ocean, feeding on algae and can stay under water up to 45 minutes. Your Amblyrhynchus cristatus, which derives from its characteristic nose-shaped tip.
Lan IguanaThe Marine Iguana is an endemic species of Galapagos. This is the only lizard in the world that lives in the ocean, feeding on algae and can stay under water up to 45 minutes. Your Amblyrhynchus cristatus, which derives from its characteristic nose-shaped tip.
Blue-footed BoobiesBlue-footed Boobies are great divers and colorful dances performed with their beaks pointing heavenward. These birds are found in the Galapagos Islands, tourists were impressed to see them, since they feed near the shores is easy to observe.
FrigatebirdIn the Galapagos Islands there are two species of frigates, the Magnificent and the Great Frigate Frigate. The main colonies are on Genovesa Island and North Seymour. During courtship the male inflates red skin layer below the top and looks like a big red balloon with stunning color.
AlbatrossesThe Albatrosses is the largest bird in the Galapagos Islands, a distance from tip to tip of its wings from 11 meters. The only island where they are is Spanish, where their spectacular courtship dances are admired for visitors.
CormorantsGalapagos Cormorants live in Fernandina and Isabela islands, where there is plenty of food and suitable habitat for nesting sea bird. It is the only cormorant in the world that does not fly. Through the years evolved into a great swimmer.
FlamingosThe pink flamingo is one of the most beautiful birds in the islands. Stay close to the salt ponds in Santiago Island, Rabida, Floreana and Isabela. The flamingos are another very characteristic bird of the islands, are characterized by their long legs and unique walk.
Galapagos PenguinIt is endemic to the Galapagos Islands live in Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Floreana and Bartolome. These penguins are the smallest in the world, has a size that it reaches to the 50 centimeters and and a weight of 5 ½ pounds approximately.
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