What were some of the unusual species of plants and animals that were observed on the Galapagos Islands

Answer 1

Some of the unusual species of plants and animals observed on the Galapagos Islands include:

1. Marine iguanas: Only iguanas in the world that can swim and feed underwater, and the only lizards to feed exclusively on marine algae.

2. Giant tortoises: These tortoises can weigh up to 900 pounds and live to be more than 100 years old.

3. Blue-footed ies: These birds evolved to have bright blue feet as a result of their diet, which is rich in pigments that dye their feet blue.

4. Galapagos penguins: The only penguins that live on the equator and the only penguins that can live in a tropical climate.

5. Cactus finches: Birds that are uniquely adapted to feed on the fruits and flowers of cacti.

6. Opuntia cactus: A type of cactus that grows in the Galapagos Islands with prickly pear fruit that is eaten by tortoises, iguanas and birds.

7. Lava cactus: A plant species that is able to grow in barren volcanic lava fields.

8. Darwin's finches: A group of 13 different species of finches, each adapted to different ecological niches on the islands.