6 Endangered Species in the Galápagos 6 ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE GALÁPAGOS. #1 Giant Tortoise. #2 Marine Iguanas. Marine iguanas are the world’s only oceangoing lizard. #3 Galápagos Penguins. #4 Blue Footed Boobies. #5 Green Sea Turtles. #6 Sea Lions. What species are extinct on the Galapagos Islands? Galápagos tortoise Genus: Chelonoidis Species complex: Chelonoidis […]
Is it safe to walk in Quito?
Quito is no exception; the colonial neighborhood definitely needs to be navigated by feet. Just like it any other city, some alertness skills are required and some basic tips. Walking in the Colonial Center is pretty safe at daylight and early nigth hours. Is Quito safe to walk around? The short answer is YES, Ecuador […]
What was the vegetation in Galapagos Islands?
Galapagos vegetation has further adapted and diversified due to the range of habitat zones in the Galapagos Islands. There are at least three habitat zones in the Galapagos: the coastal zone (dominated by salt-resistant plants), arid zone (succulent cacti and leafless shrubs), and the highlands (lush Scalesia forests). What is the climate and vegetation like […]
How do you get around the San Cristobal Galapagos Islands?
Getting around: Ferries and speedboat transfers between ports. The best way to see the majority of islands is through an 8-day cruise. Day Tour Boats. There are several options departing from Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz or Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal. Cargo Ships. Private Speed Boats. Water Taxi. How do I get to […]
Do Galapagos tortoises have predators?
The giant tortoises of the Galápagos Islands have no natural predators, but their shells represent a mortal danger of their own. How do Galapagos tortoises protect themselves? Tortoises have the ability to use their tough claws and strong legs to dig into the ground and create burrows, which protect them from both predators, as well […]
How did animals get to the Galapagos Islands?
There are two main ways for species to make their way to remote islands (aside from any methods involving humans). The first method is by air in the form of flying or being blown by wind, and the second method is by sea while swimming or floating, sometimes with the aid of rafts of tangled […]
Why is Quito the capital of Ecuador?
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America. What is special about Quito? The highest constitutional capital in the world Speaking […]
How did reptiles get to the Galapagos Islands?
Unlike birds, reptiles cannot fly to Galapagos, so all of them had to get there by accident. Reptiles such as snakes, tortoises and iguanas presumably were washed off of the mainland somehow clinging to floating material such as fallen trees or reeds, arriving at Galapagos after some weeks at sea. How did land animals get […]
How are the Galapagos Islands changing?
Climate change predictions As the Galapagos Islands are located near the equator, it is likely that temperatures would rise by the global average.Sea level rise: Current estimates suggest that sea levels around the Islands have the potential to rise by around 1 metre by 2100. What concerns are there for the future of the Galapagos […]
Where are Galapagos hammerhead sharks?
Abundance & Distribution: In Galapagos, Scalloped Hammerheads are abundant in Darwin Island and Wolf Island, with an occasional balance around the archipelago. They can be spotted at certain snorkeling sites during a Galapagos cruise. They live worldwide in tropical and semitropical waters. Where are the hammerheads in the Galapagos Islands? Dive with Hammerheads at Gordon […]
Are Galapagos tortoise endangered?
Two centuries ago, the Galapagos Islands were home to more than 200,000 giant tortoises; today four species are extinct and only 10% of the original number remain. The rescue and eventual recovery of the tortoise populations has been slow and steady. Are Galapagos tortoises endangered species? All of the Galapagos giant tortoise species alive today […]
Is Galapagos plural?
The Enchanted Isles, officially known as the Galapagos [plural] Islands are a group of islands that have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the plethora of iconic wildlife and otherworldly landscapes that they are home to. Is Galápagos Islands a noun? The Galápagos Islands. Why are the Galapagos islands called Galapagos? In 1570 […]
Are the Galapagos Islands humid?
The Galapagos Islands is always hot. Sometimes it is a comfortable heat, sometimes it can be a sweltering, humid heat. Since the Galapagos Islands are right on the equator (the northern part of Isabela Island lies directly on the equator), you should consider the Galapagos as a tropical destination. What type of climate does the […]
How species on the Galapagos Islands have changed over time?
Over the years, fourteen different sub-species of finch have evolved there. Some of them hop on the ground and eat seeds, some stay in trees and eat insects. The finches changed to fit in where there was not already some other animal or bird eating the available food or using the available nesting sites. How […]
What is the warmest month in the Galapagos?
January through April are the hottest months, with average temperatures getting above 78∘F (26∘C). The tropical Galapagos season reaches its peak in mid-March, after which time the cool water currents and southeast trade winds slowly return the islands to the cool, dry season. What is the best month to go to the Galapagos Islands? The […]