Through the discoveries of Darwin, the Galapagos Islands have changed our fa ç we see the world. Paradoxically, the laboratory of evolution has only few species (60 birds, 20 reptiles, mammals and a handful of any amphibian) compared to other wildlife sanctuaries. The peculiarity biodiversity of the Galapagos is that it includes a high proportion of endemic species, that is to say, unique to the islands. This is the case of the finches, lava lizards, or the Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki ).
Sea lions are a must here. Present on all islands, they spend long hours basking on the beaches of sand and volcanic rocks, to invade docks fishing harbor. Peaceful and non-fearful, they are the joy of tourists walk along the coast. By taking the time to observe them, it is possible to photograph all kinds of behavior: games, mating or feeding. 
One of Galapagos tourism is leading a session of snorkeling (mask, fins and snorkel) in the middle of these marine mammals. A magical show that we have missed for anything. One regret however: we are not equipped for underwater photography! 
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