SINGULAR CONNECTIONS: THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

John Ellert Photography

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Santiago Island, Fur Seal Grottos

Marine Iguana
Amblyrhynchus cristatus
Adult size: 1 m (3')
Endemic species

200mm micro f/4; Velvia F100

 


The Galápagos Marine Iguana is unique as the world’s only sea-going lizard. This fine specimen was swimming up the grotto at low tide and eventually found a spot of rock on which to bask and warm up before heading back to sea to feed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image #30305

 

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