So the Galapagos Islands are named after their famous tortoises!
When humans first got to this unique archipelago, it was estimated that hundreds of thousands of tortoises lived here. Now, as the population recovers from near extinction, there are little more than 25000 living today. Each island has its own unique species of tortoise, each species adapted to the habitat of its own island. For example, on Espanola, the Tortoises have an arched shell around their neck so they can crane their neck up and pick leaves from higher branches. They grow to 1.5m across and can weight an impressive 300kg.
Did you notice the moon rising above the pelican?
The tortoises are huge but beautiful to get so close and watch. Have you been able to feed them, Baxter.
ReplyDeleteWe also had a friendly pelican on the rail of our boat in the evening and that too made a great photograph.
Watch where you walk with the many marine iguana that come up behind you without a worry in the world. Isn't the islands a special place!
Great lot of information and facts in there Bax. You are teaching me things I didn’t know! Did you loosen the donkeys strap? I bet you did!
ReplyDeletegood observation nana.yes of course we did .but then dad cut the wrong rope and it walked of down the road. we had to cach it and tie it back up.
DeleteNow that is an impressive piece of writing. First time I have read and read of your blogs to catch up on the news of your adventures. Sounds like an amazing time learning and seeing so much!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fascinating place, I bet you are just loving it. Wonderful writing Baxter!
ReplyDeleteThose tortoises are huge Baxter!!
ReplyDeleteHi Baxter this is Zoe I am enjoying reading your blog and learning new things about the Galapagos islands. wishing you lots of fun with Logan & your Mum and Dad.
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