The Lions are endemic to the Galapagos Islands. The local population now has 50,000 copies, are adapted to their lifestyle semi-aquatic. They can be seen along sandy beaches and rocky islands, capturing the intention of the tourists.
The endemic Galapagos sea lion is a subspecies of the California sea lion.
It is characterized by its extremities in the form of fin and spend most of the year at sea. Like seals, are different from those in which their puppies are much slower growth, remaining two years with their mothers. Males have the hair of the head very long, a feature not present in females, making them very similar to the seals.
The Galapagos sea lion is also known as "wolf hair" because the length of its coat is uniform throughout the body.
A male sea lion can weigh up to 250 kilograms. When wet, both sexes are dark brown and dries your skin is often a lighter color.
Mating season is usually from July to December. The sea lion fight with other males for control of territory and the breeding colony is located there. There are several reproductive groups present in each breeding colony. These include male, female, young and puppies. Females are known to move between the territories if the dominant male are not suitable for breeding.
The females have their young each year. The females wean their babies past 11 or 12 months, but some nurse their pups a year old next to the newborn.
Galapagos sea lions are always playing each other or with other animals.
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.
Sea LionsThey are endemic to the Galapagos Islands and a marine mammal more numerous and conspicuous. The sea lion is also known as "wolf hair," because the length of its coat is uniform throughout the body.
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