The Galapagos Islands are one of the wonders of the natural world volunteer Glasgow. These remote islands are in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and are home to some of all of the most unique wildlife in the world. The giant tortoise reigns absence of natural predators has created a paradise for nature lovers volunteer Glasgow. When you visit the Galapagos Islands, you will be amazed by the incredible wildlife close encounters . Opportunities to make amazing photos of this adventure you will never forget volunteer Glasgow.
The Galapagos tortoise volunteer Glasgow It's hard not to love these funny creatures, prehistoric . All turtles on the islands belong to Geochelone elephant opus . They are divided into 14 subspecies ( three of which are extinct ) , they differ in shape and size of the shell volunteer Glasgow, as well as neck and limbs volunteer Glasgow .
Sea lions and fur seals Galapagos These beautiful creatures that swim in the water and walk on land. Do not touch the babies because the mother recognizes their offspring by smell , and sunscreen , deodorant and human odors can mask the smell be mother and babies volunteer Glasgow.
The sea turtle This graceful animal is amazing, while snorkeling or diving. Tortuga Pacific green turtle is the only resident of the Galapagos , which lay their eggs from December to June Sometimes during these months , you are able to get a volunteer Glasgow at the Charles Darwin Research Station , counting the nests and eggs , a large opportunity to gain practical experience in the islands of marking volunteer Glasgow.
Iguanas marine iguanas are hard to miss , you trip over them as soon as you arrive. It is the only lizard in the world that lives in the ocean volunteer Glasgow. It's great to see them when they mate , their skin turns bright red when the black iguanas want to attract a mate . The land iguana is also specific to the islands that are spectacular to see. Prefer cactus , standing on their hind legs to reach the ground with flowers. His language is hard and you do not need to remove the cactus spines before eating .
The island is famous for the variety of birds , cormorants , penguins, not to mention the crazy Galapagos albatross , frigates and famous finches . After being there for some time , it's fun to try to identify them.