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Galapagos Island Pictures
Here is a set of some nice Galapagos Island Pictures, a gallery with photos of exotic animals and landscapes.The landscapes in Galapagos are incredibly beautiful. But perhaps it is the wildlife that will probably leave the most lasting impressions. You will be amazed at how close you are able to get to the animals of these enchanted Islands. Between the following set of photographs you will also find general information about the Galapagos and its location. Enjoy...
 |  |  | | Galapagos beach with hundreds of endemic Seals at Gardner bay. | Galapagos Blue Footed Boobies are one of the major attractions. | Galapagos Flamingos are also present in the Galapagos Islands. |
Galapagos Birds are a major attraction in the Islands. Because of their isolation from humans, the birds, land and sea animals remain fearless and unaffected by visitors, this is why it is easy to approach them and take beautiful pictures.
 |  |  | | Here's the famous Galapagos giant tortoise. | Galapagos penguins living in a tropical weather, Wow!. | Prehistoric looking Galapagos marine and land iguanas. |
Looking at these Galapagos Island pictures you can have an idea of the diversity of Galapagos Wildlife that can be found here. The Galapagos Islands are quite isolated in the immense Pacific Ocean. They are located approximately six hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador in South America.
 |  |  | | Galapagos Island Rabida with red colored sand. | Post office bay. The sunsets in Galapagos are just amazing. | Galapagos are also famous for its volcanic eruptions. |
These Galapagos Island pictures are a small example of the beauty you can admire while you visit and explore the enchanted Galapago Islands The Islands are quite young and all are of volcanic origin and spread over more than 30,000 square miles of Turquoise Ocean.
 |  |  | | San Cristobal Island. Visitors arriving to shore. | Tortuga bay is a beautiful place to relax. | Here is a general view of Galapagos Gardner bay. |
These pictures can suggest you the peace and attractiveness that surrounds the Galapagos. On land you will delight yourself amongst iguanas, as well as nesting Blue Footed Boobies, the famous Galapagos Finches, the playful Galapagos Sea Lions and much more.
Hundreds of zoologists, botanists and geologists from all over the world have found them an endless source of discovery and inspiration. Every visitor has been fascinated by the diversity, uniqueness and tameness of the Galapagos wildlife.These Islands are uniquely positioned in-between 3 ocean currents, creating a climate unlike any other in the world. This is why, about one forth of the animals in Galapagos are "only found" (endemic) on these Islands. Recommended Galapagos Reading:Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition This is the most comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, excellent and detailed descriptions of its extraordinary birds, mammals, and reptiles. (Highly recommended)Galapagos: The Islands That Changed the World This book is one of the most appealing and true representations of the famous Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean. You will see Extraordinary photos coupled with authentic facts about this Archipelago. (It's a well written informative guide) More About GalapagosMore Pictures of the Galapagos
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