Galpagos Islands Cards
Description: The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago belonging to Ecuador, located in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The islands are famous for their unusual wildlife, dramatic lava landscapes, clear coastal waters, and important role in the study of evolution and natural history. Species such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, and blue-footed boobies have become closely associated with the islands.
Description: The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), also known as the sea iguana, saltwater iguana, or Galápagos marine iguana, is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador). Unique among modern lizards, it is a marine reptile that has the ability to forage in the sea for algae, which makes up almost all of its diet. Marine iguanas are the only extant lizard that spends time in a marine environment. Large males are able to dive to find this food source, while females and smaller males feed during low tide in the intertidal zone. The marine iguana has a relatively small range and is currently considered vulnerable by the IUCN.Most subpopulations have the same IUCN rating, but those of San Cristóbal, Santiago and Genovesa ...
