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Amblyrhynchus cristatus
Marine Iguana's exist only in the Galapagos. During the day they can be found laying on the hot black lava rocks and around the edges on tidal pools if the rocks become very hot. They keep themselves cool by a circulatory heat shunt carrying heat from the back to their bellies where the sea breezes coming off the cool ocean waters can cool them by convection. At night the iguanas can be seen piled up in order to provide heat for one another.These lizards can grow up to 1 metre (3ft) in length and can often be seen swimming and feeding offshore on seaweed and marine algae.
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Great spot!
The first shot and third shot were taken on the landing at the Charles Darwin centre. The second shot was taken at cera dragon and the fourth shot taken at Puerto Egas
Great shots! Maybe you can add a note saying where on Galapagos you spotted these guys? - They are different from island to island.
great series!
Thanks for the nice comments
very nice
Wonderful series! I'm going to the Galapagos in November & looking forward to seeing these guys.
Welcome to Project Noah Jill!
Awesome spotting!