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22 Galapagos Sea Lion Facts: Diet, Habits, Photos & Videos
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22 Galapagos Sea Lion Facts: Diet, Habits, Photos & Videos

The Galapagos sea lion has often been called the “welcoming committee” of the Galapagos Islands. Please read on for the top 22 most interesting facts about the Galapagos sea lion! You’ll learn about their endangered status, diet, range, population, sounds and more. Galapagos Sea Lion Overview 1. What is the scientific classification of a Galapagos…

Where are the Galapagos Islands Located? Coordinates, Elevation, Timezone…
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Where are the Galapagos Islands Located? Coordinates, Elevation, Timezone…

The Galapagos Islands are a top destination for nature lovers all over the globe. But where are the Galapagos Islands located? Which country do they belong to and how do you get there? We’ll cover this and more in this post, so let’s get started. Where are the Galapagos Islands? The Galapagos Islands are located…

22 Sally Lightfoot Crab Facts: Guide to Galapagos’s Grapsus grapsus
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22 Sally Lightfoot Crab Facts: Guide to Galapagos’s Grapsus grapsus

Sally Lightfoot crabs are easily recognizable, with their reddish-orange shell and their baby blue belly. In this post, you’ll learn 22 Sally Lightfoot crab facts, including size, diet, symbiosis, habitat, range and more. Plus lots of photos from our Galapagos trips. Travel tip: If you’re traveling to the Galapagos, you should bring a camera with a good…

43 Galapagos Penguin Facts: Tropical Guide (Spheniscus mendiculus)
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43 Galapagos Penguin Facts: Tropical Guide (Spheniscus mendiculus)

Tropical penguins? Yes! In this post, you’ll learn 43 Galapagos penguin facts, including adaptations to keep cool, habits and habitats, when and where to see them, and more. Plus lots of photos and videos of this amazing warm water penguin. Travel tip: If you’re traveling to the Galapagos, you should bring a camera with a…

25 Waved Albatross Facts: Largest Galapagos Bird (It has 8ft Wingspan!)
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25 Waved Albatross Facts: Largest Galapagos Bird (It has 8ft Wingspan!)

The waved albatross is the largest bird in the Galapagos Islands. In this post, you’ll learn 25 facts about the waved albatross, including diet, wingspan, mating habits (including a special mating dance), range and more. Plus lots of photos and videos. Travel tip: If you’re traveling to the Galapagos, you should bring a camera with a good…

26 Nazca Booby Facts: Galapagos Islands Largest Booby (Sula granti)
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26 Nazca Booby Facts: Galapagos Islands Largest Booby (Sula granti)

Nazca boobies are the largest of the booby birds in the Galapagos Islands. In this post, you’ll learn 26 Nazca booby facts – from range, diet, mating rituals, and obligate siblicide (yes, it’s as scary as it sounds). Plus lots of photos and videos. Travel tip: If you’re traveling to the Galapagos, you should bring a camera…

22 Galapagos Hawk Facts: Diet, Range, Size, Population… (Buteo galapagoensis)
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22 Galapagos Hawk Facts: Diet, Range, Size, Population… (Buteo galapagoensis)

In this guide, you’ll learn 22 facts about the Galapagos hawk. They include diet, range, size, endangered status, mating habits and more. Curious about which islands the Galapagos hawks live on? And if they are hard to photograph? I cover all this and more, plus photos and up-close videos. Travel tip: If you’re traveling to…

19 Galapagos Islands Animals [Travelers Guide] Facts, Photos, Videos…
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19 Galapagos Islands Animals [Travelers Guide] Facts, Photos, Videos…

Planning a trip to the Galapagos? Here are 19 amazing Galapagos Islands animals to watch for on your next trip! This traveler’s guide to the animals of the Galapagos will whet your appetite for adventure. For me, one of the best things about visiting a new place is all the amazing animals I get to…

Tortuga Bay, Galapagos: 9 Things to Know Before You Visit (Climate, Location, Safety, Map…)
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Tortuga Bay, Galapagos: 9 Things to Know Before You Visit (Climate, Location, Safety, Map…)

Santa Cruz Island is home to Tortuga Bay, one of the top attractions in the Galapagos Islands. It’s the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, and seeing some amazing Galapagos wildlife. In this post, I’ll share 9 things to know before you visit. Learn more about the best Galapagos airport Tortuga Bay, Galapagos: 9 Things to Know…

Things to Do in Galapagos Islands: Plus 4 Reasons to Visit Galapagos from Ecuador
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Things to Do in Galapagos Islands: Plus 4 Reasons to Visit Galapagos from Ecuador

Planning a trip to Ecuador and not sure if you should visit the Galapagos? Here are four reasons to travel to Galapagos Islands from Ecuador. To begin, let’s look at what makes the Galapagos Islands special. And then we’ll talk about why you may be able to plan trips to the Galapagos Islands from Ecuador…