The Galápagos didn’t inspire Darwin by accident. Species here evolved in near-total isolation, which means many of the animals you’ll see on San Cristóbal exist nowhere else on the planet in the same form. This category covers that wildlife specifically — not just where to find it, but why it behaves the way it does, from schooling hammerhead sharks to the three booby species found together only at Punta Pitt.
Book a tour that includes these wildlife encounters or explore the species guides below.
Surfing with Sea Lions in Galápagos: What It's Really Like.It sounds like a marketing line until it happens to you. Then a sea lion pops up three feet from your board, dives under it, and disappears — and you realize…
Punta Pitt: The Only Place in Galápagos to See All 3 Booby Species,Most Galápagos itineraries promise blue-footed boobies. Few mention that there's exactly one place in the entire archipelago where you can see all three booby species in a single…
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The Lava Heron is one of the most elusive birds you'll encounter in the Galápagos Islands. If you've walked along the rocky shores or mangroves of the Galápagos Islands, chances are you've crossed paths with a small, slate-gray bird moving…
If you're planning a trip to the Galapagos, you may have come across mentions of El Nino in the Galapagos Islands and wondered what it actually means for your visit. This natural climate pattern reshapes ocean temperatures, rainfall, and wildlife…
