Famed for the writings and works of Charles Darwin, the Galapagos Islands are often seen as a microcosm of nature. With the wide and diverse varieties of wildlife to be found on these small, protected islands it can be a bucket-list item for many eco-tourists and animal lovers.
In addition to the famous tortoises that live here, some well over a hundred years old, there is a wide variety of other animal life to observe. These include the strange marine iguanas, the multitude of small birds, and even the island’s own variety of penguins.
