marine iguana
noun
: a shore-dwelling seaweed-eating iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) of the Galápagos Islands that often feeds in the sea
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Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Readers love this South American destination for the chance to see an unparalleled diversity of wildlife in their natural habitat, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Highlights include the Galápagos giant tortoise, marine iguana, and blue-footed booby.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
Throughout each itinerary will be ample opportunities for snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking with expert guides, not to mention wildlife viewing of some of the islands' most famous inhabitants, including blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and sea lions.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
Read More: Galápagos Tortoises Make a Comeback The islands also are home to numerous other plants and animals: penguins, marine iguanas and several species of birds, including those known collectively as Darwin’s finches.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2023
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Highlights include the Galápagos giant tortoise, marine iguana, and blue-footed booby.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
Throughout each itinerary will be ample opportunities for snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking with expert guides, not to mention wildlife viewing of some of the islands' most famous inhabitants, including blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and sea lions.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
Read More: Galápagos Tortoises Make a Comeback The islands also are home to numerous other plants and animals: penguins, marine iguanas and several species of birds, including those known collectively as Darwin’s finches.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2023
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