Animals in Ecuador

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Above picture: Marine Iguanas are unique to the Galapagos archipelago, where they inhabit almost all of the islands; the largest colonies may be found in Punta Espinosa on Fernandina Island. Marine Iguanas are excellent swimmers capable of diving up to half an hour at depths of 10 m (32 ft) or more. The males grow to approximately 1.7 m (5.6 ft) long.





Above picture: The colorful Sally Lightfoot crab is solid black when it is young.





Above picture: A Land Iguana that is approximately 35 years old, half the species lifespan.





Above picture: A Galapagos Fur Seal relaxing in clear water.





Above picture: Diego, an Espanola Tortoise at the Charles Darwin research station on Santa Cruz Island, was returned to the Galapagos in 1977 from the San Diego Zoo in California, where he had lived since the 1930s.



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