{"id":7010,"date":"2020-09-07T11:48:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T11:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galapagosgalaxycruises.com\/?p=7010"},"modified":"2020-10-04T02:15:52","modified_gmt":"2020-10-04T02:15:52","slug":"top-species-on-the-galapagos-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/top-species-on-the-galapagos-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Top endemic species on the Galapagos Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title featured_image=”off” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”left” background_image=”https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/top-species-in-galapagos-header.jpg” custom_padding=”400px|||||” title_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ title_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ text_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_shadow_color=”#000000″][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|on|on” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title featured_image=”off” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”left” background_image=”https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/top-species-in-galapagos-header.jpg” custom_padding=”200px|||||” title_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ title_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ text_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_shadow_color=”#000000″][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px||4px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.7″ width=”90%” max_width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.9″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”0.5em” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_font=”|700||on|||||” header_2_text_color=”#c29321″ custom_margin=”||10px|||”]

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The Galapagos Islands<\/strong> are an amazing place when landscapes mix perfectly with the incredible endemic species<\/strong>. One plus that the Islands have is that is only 3% inhabited by humans<\/strong>, resulting in a place where nature remains untouched or unaltered by the human hand.<\/p>\n

Many of the species had been living in the same place for centuries<\/strong>, inspiring visitors like Charles Darwin<\/a> with his theory of evolution<\/strong>, because many are the result of the evolution and the best adaptability to their ambient. Most of the Galapagos endemic\u00a0species are non-afraid to humans<\/strong> and can be watched at a few meters away\u00a0 (2 meters \/ 7 feets).<\/p>\n

Bellow, in this list<\/strong>, you will find the most relevant and novel species of the Galapagos Islands, according to most traveler\u2019s opinions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The largest species of tortoises that are still alive.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: The largest populations are located on Santa Cruz and Isabela islands, but also can be seen on Espa\u00f1ola, Pinzon, Santiago, or San Cristobal.<\/p>\n\"Galapagos\n

Most recommended season to see them: In the hot season early morning or late afternoon and during the cool season are most active at midday Can be seen all year round.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”MARINE TURTLES” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]

Galapagos green turtle.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: Can be seen in the coastal waters all around the Galapagos Islands.<\/p>\n

\"Marine<\/p>\n

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The only lizard with the ability to live at sea.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: Mostly on the coastal region of Espa\u00f1ola, Fernandina, Floreana, Isabela, Santa Cruz, and islets around.<\/p>\n

\"Marine<\/p>\n

Most recommended season to see them: All year round, spend most time basking in the sun.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”LAND IGUANAS” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]

There are three species of endemic land iguanas in the Galapagos Islands<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: Baltra, Fernandina, Isabela, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, and South Plaza Islands.<\/p>\n

\"land<\/p>\n

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It is commonly found in large groups in volcanic lava, basking in the sun.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: Can be found in all the islands with the exception of Darwin, Genovesa, and Wolf.<\/p>\n

\"lava<\/p>\n

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Its fur is much thicker than that of sea lions.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: Can be found in all the islands but are more likely to be found on Darwin Bay, Genovesa, James Bay, or Santiago.<\/p>\n

\"galapagos<\/p>\n

Most recommended season to see them: Can be seen all year round, but pups can be seen in October.<\/p>\n

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Often seen sleeping on the beaches.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: In all the islands, along the coastline.<\/p>\n

\"Sealion<\/p>\n

Most recommended season to see them: All year-round.<\/p>\n

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The heaviest cormorant species.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: On the East coast of Fernandina and western Isabela.<\/p>\n\"two\n

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Also known as Darwin’s finches, are more than 13 different species.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: There are 13 species of different finches and can be seen on almost all the islands.<\/p>\n\"Galapagos\n

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The most northerly and one of\u00a0the smallest penguins in the world.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: Often found on Fernandina or Isabela, but can also be observed on Bartolome, Floreana, or Santiago.<\/p>\n\"Galapagos\n

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One of the largest wingspan to body weight ratio of the world.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: On their colonies located on Floreana, Genovesa, North Seymour, or San Cristobal.<\/p>\n\"Frigates\"\n

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Easy to identify do their brightly colored feet.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: The main breeding site is located on North Seymour, but also can be seen on Espa\u00f1ola, Fernandina, Floreana, Isabela, Pinzon, and Santa Cruz.<\/p>\n\"blue-footed-boobies\"\n

Most recommended season to see them: The best time is during their breeding season that occurs between June and August.<\/p>\n

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In March 2019, a new Hammerhead shark refuge was found in Galapagos.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: On the northern islands of Darwin and Wolf.<\/p>\n

\"Galapagos<\/p>\n

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Are intelligent birds that have complex communication methods.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: They are typically coastal species, and fly great distances, can be observed on Barranco, Daphne Mayor, Darwin Bay, South Plazas of Suarez Point.<\/p>\n

\"Swallow<\/p>\n

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Estimated population of 150 breeding pairs.<\/p>\n

Places where can be observed: On the islands of Fernandina and Isabela.<\/p>\n\"Galapagos\n

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If you are looking for an amazing cruise experience<\/strong>, when knowing the species listed on this post, click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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