Home to a large and unique variety of bird, marine and animal species, the Galapagos Islands offer visitors the chance to experience a wildlife encounter unlike any other on the planet.
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The Galapagos Islands
Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are a truly special place, both for scientists and travellers.
Charles Darwin's connections with the archipelago are of course well known as it was here that he formulated his theories on evolution.
The fact that the islands have never been connected with the mainland means that they are home to innumerable endemic species of wildlife and plants, many of which are unique to just one island.
One of the foremost attractions of the islands for visitors is the fearlessness of the animals, due to their relative lack of exposure to man and other predators, enabling humans to enjoy probably their closest ever encounter with nature.
Browse the following sections to discover more about the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.