It is pretty exciting to see a sea turtle; they are a rare sight. But not as rare in the Galapagos. During our trips, we saw many sea turtles in many locations. We saw them swimming near the boat, while snorkeling and while walking near a mating area. The four Galapagos sea turtle species include the Green…
Ecuador is famous for its volcanoes. And the Galapagos Islands were formed by volcanic activity. How many volcanoes are on the Galapagos Islands? And what type of volcanoes are they? There are 21 emergent Galapagos Islands volcanoes. Only Wolf and La Cumbre volcanoes are active; the other 19 are dormant or extinct. These Galapagos volcanoes…
For most people, what constitutes “ugly animals” is relative. Creepy crawlies like snakes, beetles, and rats activate our “eww” reaction far more than other critters. There are some scary, ugly animals. Some of the ugliest animals include the viperfish, naked mole rat, roseate spoonbill, shoebill, marabou stork, and human botfly. Red-lipped batfish, mata mata, snakefly, and babirusa…
The sea is an amalgamation of strangeness, from the horrifying creatures to the ugly fish. The sea is bursting with uncertainty and is one of the world’s most terrifying places to explore. Some of the ugliest fish include the whitemargin stargazer, viperfish, vampire fish, red-lipped batfish, and frogfish. Many of these ugly fish have massive…
Birds come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny hummingbird to the towering bald eagle. But not all birds are beautiful. There are some very ugly birds. Or maybe they’re so ugly that they’re cute? I’ll let you decide. Some of the ugliest birds include the shoebill, Northern bald ibis, ocellated turkey, marabou stork,…
While the animals are the biggest draw for most Galapagos visitors, the beaches are often where they are seen. They are often seen resting, feeding, or playing on the beach. Or you’ll enter the beach to swim and snorkel with them. Here are the best Galapagos beaches by their island. We’ll begin with the beaches…
As you plan your trip to the Galapagos Islands, you’ll read about Baltra Island. What can you do on Baltra Island and how do you get there? In this guide, you’ll learn everything for planning your Galapagos trip, via Baltra Island. Baltra Island is one of two primary entry points for travelers. On our three…
The animal kingdom is incredibly diverse and beautiful. But some creatures are kind of ugly. Many insects are especially prone to gross, even scary appearances. Here are the 12 ugliest insects I’ve seen. Some ugly insects include larvae of human botfly (pictured below), fleas, giant hissing cockroaches, mosquitos, wetas, and bed bugs. Some insects have…
Africa is home to stunning natural attractions, including deserts and jungles. And the continent is home to many beautiful and unique animals. What are some of the ugly African animals? Some sites list just five ugly animals in Africa. I think that there are (many) more than just five. Here are my picks for the…
Animals are capable of many unique sounds. Many people know about the largest and fastest animals. But what is the loudest animal in the world? The sperm whale is the loudest animal in the world. They make a series of clicking noises that reach up to 236 decibels. The clicks last for 0.5 to 2.0 seconds….