
These slow reptiles with shells are famous in the Galápagos.
giant tortoises


This black-and-white bird cannot fly.
Galápagos penguin
The Galápagos are a group of these surrounded by water.
islands
These playful mammals bark and swim near the shores.

sea lions
The Galápagos Islands belong to this South American country.
Ecuador

These marine reptiles can swim in the ocean and eat algae.
marine iguanas
Charles Darwin studied these birds with different beaks.
finches
Many of the islands were formed by these erupting mountains.
volcanoes
These gentle giants are the largest animals in the ocean.
whales
The islands are located in this ocean.
Pacific Ocean


This bird has blue feet used in a funny mating dance.
the blue-footed booby
This reptile is known for blending into its surroundings.
chameleon
Hot melted rock coming from a volcano is called this.
lava
These fish have flat bodies and long tails and glide through water.

stingrays
The Galápagos are famous because animals there are very what?
unique

These birds are known for stealing food from other birds.
frigatebirds
This scientist visited the islands in 1835.
Charles Darwin
Black rock formed from cooled lava is called this.

basalt
These large fish are harmless and spotted.
whale sharks
Many animals on the islands are found nowhere else in the world. What is this called?
endemic

These crabs are bright red and often seen on the rocks.
Sally Lightfoot crabs
Darwin’s studies helped develop this famous scientific idea.
evolution
The Galápagos sit near this invisible line around Earth.

The equator
These mammals must come to the surface to breathe air.
dolphins
Tourists often travel to the islands by this type of boat trip.
a cruise