10 Interesting Fact About The Galapagos Islands

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• Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean and are part of the Ecuador country.
• This islands have more than 20 main islands and hundreds of small islands.
• Galapagos Islands is the origin of several giant turtle species that can live up to 150 years.
• Animals in Galapagos have a unique adaptation because it is remote from the main land for millions of years so that it develops differently.
• Galapagos has endangered animals such as marine iguanas which can only be found there.
• Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands in 1835 and inspired the theory of evolution through observation of biodiversity there.
• This islands also have unique bird species such as galapagos owls that can live up to 60 years.
• Galapagos has a beautiful white sandy beach that is a place to lay eggs for sea turtles.
• Coral reefs around the Galapagos Islands are one of the richest in the world with more than 400 species of fish.
• Galapagos Islands become a popular tourist spot for nature lovers and researchers because of their biodiversity and its natural beauty.