The Animals of the Galapagos Islands

Boobies
Boobies spend a lot of time out at sea, returning ashore to find a mate and nest, and this is when you'll find them in the Galapagos. With a long beak and webbed feet, Boobies come in three varieties: masked, blue-footed and red-footed. Although the latter is the most famous (because it is the variety you see most frequently on Galapagos island tours) the red-footed species is the most colourful. As well as its bright red feet it also has a turquoise beak and ring to its eye. You

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