No Two Galapagos Iguanas Are Alike - A Photographic Review

Iguanas are one of the most ubiquitous and interesting characters in the Galapagos Islands. In reading my earlier post, you will have learned that they are the only ones who forage on both the land and in the sea.





But, here’s another very interesting fact: the iguanas on each and every island are different. They have adapted to their environments in coloration and size based on the available food sources as well as the lava rock on which they rest and camouflage themselves. Here, through photographs, are examples of the colors and differences of the iguanas on many of the Galapagos Islands.

Fernandina:

Iguana and Lava Lizard, Espinosa Point, Fernandina

Resting Iguana, Urbina Bay, Fernandina

Marine Iguanas Basking in Fernandina Sunshine

Sante Fe

   




San Cristobal



Espanola

Iguanas at Suarez Point, Espanola Island

Iguanas at Suarez Point, Espanola Island

Christmas Iguana at Suarez Point, Espanola Island

Christmas Iguana at Suarez Point, Espanola Island

Santiago

       


Isabela  

Pink Iguana, Volcan Wolf

Basking in Sun

Iguana Eating a Poison Apple

North Seymour

Land Iguana

Marine Iguanas

Some Very Special Iguana Photographs

 Baby Marine Iguanas on Isabela Cliffs

The largest of all the land iguanas resting on a pillow on Sante Fe.

 Marine iguana swimming.

Iguanas in the middle of the road outside of the Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz.

 Symbiotic relationship between iguana and lava lizard.

Iguanas ready for a fight to the finish on Isabela with indifferent bystanders.

The loser in the aftermath of an iguana fight.

Iguanas Mating.

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