Himanshi singh Nov 19, 2022
the Galapagos Islands are situated within the equatorial eastern Pacific, and lie in the trade wind zone
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While the wet season brings visitors like sea turtles and curious humans, in June when the trade wind strengthens
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While the flora and fauna are the highlights of the islands, the chance to visit active volcanoes is another draw.
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As one of the most protected places on earth, the beaches of the Galapagos are secluded and pristine with white sand, rocky outcroppings, and turquoise waters.
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While the largely untouched beaches, volcanoes, and wildlife of the Galapagos are remarkable, they are only half the story.
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For more than a million years, giant tortoises lived on this tropical island paradise without any predators.
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One of the worlds’ largest birds, the Galapagos cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) has adapted to its lack of predators and bountiful seashore food source
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No need to travel to the South Pole, or even the Southern Hemisphere, if you want to see penguins.
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The Galapagos is home to two unique reptile species: the Galapagos Land Iguana and the Galapagos Marine Iguana.
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Other avian species endemic to the Galapagos are birds often referred to as ‘Darwin’s Finches’.
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