Galapagos islands wildlife
October 31st, 2007Some of the most unusual and fascinating species in the world, both terrestrial and marine, are found in the Galapagos islands. Here most of the surface (96%) is a National Park, surrounded by a protected Marine Reserve, both UNESCO World Heritages Sites.
On Santa Cruz island, the Giant tortoises can be seen at the Charles Darwin Research Station (including famous Lonesome George, the only remaining tortoise from “Pinta” island) and also in the wild, in the highlands of this Galapagos island. There are 15 sub-species of giant tortoises.