Galapagos - Interesting facts - by authority Howard Hillman

Galapagos
facts & tidbits

Wildlife

Goats reverting
to the wild

Centuries ago, some of the goats imported by man escaped and became feral (domesticated animals that return to a wild state) goats. Today, their descendants are an ecological scourge on some islands because they eat wild grass, a basic food for native endangered life such as the giant tortoise.

Other
introduced species

The islands have feral pigs, dogs, donkeys, and more.

Galapagos
wildlife rituals

Visitors are fascinated watching the various animal rituals. The most famous is the
male blue footed booby's high-stepping mating dance.

Bird watcher's paradise

The islands are home to nearly 60 resident species, half of which are endemic (native to the Galapagos).

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