Discover Varied Wildlife In The Galapagos Islands

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Located around 1000 Kms from Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are one of the most extraordinary destinations in the world. The Galapagos Archipelago comprises of around 40 islands of different sizes. Only few of the islands are inhabited which provides a chance to explore fearless wildlife with rare species.

This place has diverse range of wildlife that is categorized into three types such as endemic species, native species and newly introduced species. Lets know about them in detail:

Endemic Species
Endemic species are those species that are found only in a particular region in the world. As these species are not widespread, they are considered as endangered species and are of higher concern. There are few species in the Galapagos Islands that are only found on these islands and have followed distinct evolved path in this isolated environment. Some of the species are marine iguanas, fur seals, land iguanas and flightless cormorants.

Native Species
Native species comprises of those species that are available in their area of origin but are also available in rest of the world. In Galapagos Islands, there are few species that can be counted as native species are frigate birds, boobies, etc. There are different types of mangroves, which is a plant species that comes in this category.

Introduced Species
Apart from endemic and native species, there is also one more category which is been recently named as introduced species. It comprises of those animals that are being brought by human to these islands. These Islands have goats, donkeys, cattle, cats, dogs, pigs and lots more. These are not part of the Galapagos ecosystem and also have become a threat on the endemic and native species.

Knowing the names and understanding about their distinct features is not enough, it is important to travel to the Galapagos Islands to explore the region yourself. There are travel advisors who do not only help in making arrangements but also provide you naturalist guides who can help you in differentiating between native and endemic species.

If you were thinking of a nature destination for your next vacation, you can place the name of these islands on top of your list. Once you come back from this vacation, you will not be disappointed by this destination at all. Consult with a tour operator who can guide you the best route to take so that you can cover maximum fun in a single trip with your loved ones!

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