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Wildlife of the Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands are part of the country of Ecuador and are located on the equator about 600 miles west of the South American coast.

What is Island Biogeography Theory?
What is Island Biogeography Theory?

Galapagos Lava Lizard
The lava lizard (Microlophus albemarlensis) is a native of the Galapagos Islands. Lava lizards are usually dark brown to reddish brown in color but their color can vary depending on age, sex, and location.

Galapagos Land Iguana
The Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) is a large lizard reaching lengths in excess of 48in.

Galapagos Marine Iguana
The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cirstatus) is a large iguana that reaches lengths of 2ft-3ft. It is gray to black in color and has prominant dorsal scales.

History of the Galapagos
The Galapagos has a history filled with visits from clergy, explorers, pirates, convicts, whalers, naturalists, and artists.

Geography and Climate of the Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands are part of the country of Ecuador and are located on the equator about 600 miles west of the South American coast.

Geology of the Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands are located above a hotspot in the Earth's crust. This hotspot, also referred to as a mantle plume, is a column of heated rock that reaches from deep within the Earth's layers

A Visual Guide to the Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands are part of the country of Ecuador and are located on the equator about 600 miles west of the South American coast. The Galapagos are an archipelago of volcanic islands that includes 13 larger islands, 6 small islands, and over 100 islets.