Galapagos Islands Animals: Interesting Species Found On The Islands

Galapagos Islands Animals

The Galápagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, about 600 miles (970 kilometers) west of mainland Ecuador.

Due to their remote location, the Galapagos Islands are home to a large number of endemic animals; animals that are found nowhere else on Earth.

During his visit to the Galápagos Islands in 1835, naturalist Charles Darwin studied the islands’ unique animals, which provided inspiration for his groundbreaking theory of natural selection.

Today, the islands’ wildlife attracts a large number of visitors. Income from ecotourism is an important part of the local economy.

On this page, we explore some of the Galápagos Islands’ most iconic species. All of the animals featured on this page are endemic to the islands unless specified.

Watch the video below to see some of the amazing endemic species of the Galápagos Islands:

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Safari Animals List: Pictures & Facts On Over 50 Interesting Species

Safari Animals

Safari animals include the iconic “Big Five” consisting of the lion, African elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and African buffalo, together with other African species such as antelopes, baboons, zebras, hyenas, crocodiles, ostriches and vultures.

On this page is a list of African safari animals, with pictures and interesting facts on each species. Whether you’re planning a safari trip yourself, or are simply interested in the incredible variety of life in Africa’s savannas, this page will help you find out more about some of the world’s most incredible animals.

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Dinosaurs – The Complete Guide, With Facts And Pictures

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Your complete guide to dinosaurs! Read on to become an expert on all aspects of dinosaurs and life in the Mesozoic Era!

On this page, you’ll find lists of dinosaurs by period, plus a huge amount of interesting dino facts, including: What is a dinosaur? When and where did dinosaurs live? How long did dinosaurs live on Earth? When and why did dinosaurs go extinct?

Get ready to explore the amazing world of dinosaurs…

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Oviraptor Facts & Pictures: Complete Guide To A Cretaceous Period Dinosaur

Oviraptor on nest

Oviraptor was a small theropod dinosaur that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous period. Discovered in the Gobi Desert around a century ago, Oviraptor was given the name “egg thief”, as it was found alongside some fossilized eggs. The dinosaur is now believed to have been brooding the eggs, rather than stealing them.

As well as its probable nesting behavior, Oviraptor had other bird-like features such as a toothless beak and a covering of feathers.

Read on to find out more about this distinctive Cretaceous dinosaur…

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