Marine iguanas were described as “imps of darkness” by naturalist Charles Darwin. Learn more in our expert guide by the ...

The Galápagos Islands are famous worldwide for their one-of-a-kind plants and animals. If you’re lucky enough to explore the islands yourself, be sure to keep an eye out for marine iguanas. As seen in ...

A marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is seen in Tortuga Bay at Santa Cruz Island, part of the Galapagos archipelago in Ecuador, on June 26, 2023. Unusually warm for this time of year, the waters ...

The Galápagos Islands were formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity. Their isolated location and the convergence of ocean currents have created unique ecosystems that support a wide ...

The islands are volcanic in origin and were never attached to any continent. Galápagos wildlife arrived by flying, floating or swimming. Birds might have flown there by accident and decided to settle ...

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador (AP) — Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, ...

The marine iguana is highly susceptible to Pacific temperature fluctuations. Unusually warm for this time of year, the waters of the Pacific signal hard times for the reptilian inhabitants of ...

Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, thousands of creatures — fish, ...

MR. BEEBE. You are not afraid of me. THE IGUANA. Why should I be? I have seen sea lions before and they have never done me any harm. MR. BEEBE. The tropic-birds that come from the mainland to breed on ...

Awe-inspiring video footage shows a Marine Iguana swimming in the ocean. It was reportedly captured by Steve Winkworth while scuba diving at Cabo Marshall in Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands. Watch as the ...

Iguanas are large herbivorous lizards. These giant lizards are found mostly in Central and South America, as well as on the Caribbean Islands. Like other reptiles, iguanas are cold-blooded, meaning ...