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Endengered Species Of Galapagos

Gives description about the different endengered animal species found at Galapagos islands. Galapagos has variety of animlas but many of such species are threatened to extinction. All such beautiful animals need to be conserved. Also describes some of the fun facts about these endengered animal species.

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Endengered Species Of Galapagos

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  1. ENDENGERED SPECIES OFGALAPAGOS

  2. Galapagos Land Iguana: • They are large (more than 3 feet long), yellowish animals, with males weighing up to 30 pounds • Land iguanas live in the drier areas of the islands and in the mornings are found sprawled beneath the hot equatorial sun.

  3. Sharks: • Sharks are among the largest animals that found at Galapagos. • There are 27 species of Sharks at Galapagos, Devided in 3 main groups: The Whale Shark The Hammerhead Shark The Pointy Nosed Sharks

  4. Waved Albatross: • It is the largest bird found in the Galapagos. • They are named for the wavelike markings on its neck. • The Waved Albatross is the only species of albatross which breeds in the tropics.

  5. Giant Tortoise from Pinta Island: • It is among the most famous of the Galapagos Islands endangered species. • The Pinta tortoise has a saddle back shell that is raised in order to assist the tortoise’s eating habits. • the only surviving Pinta tortoise was named Lonesome George who is no more.

  6. Galapagos Penguine: • Galapagos is the only home of worlds true tropical penguine. • The Galapagos penguin has overcome some of the many characteristics that make other penguins so well-adapted to their frigid surroundings.

  7. Native Rice Rat: • It is believed that seven species of rice rats were once native to the islands, but only small numbers of four species remain today. • Endemic rice rats are rarely seen on Galapagos, but the invasive species of black rats are often spotted in areas where humans inhabit.

  8. Thank You By- Mickel Ross

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