They run and jump on lava rocks.

They can even walk across water!

The only marine lizard species in the world.

It is thought they have evolved from land iguanas.

They have adapted to survive. They even sneeze!

They have BLUE webbed feet!

Their feet are blue from their diet of fresh fish.

The second smallest penguin in the world!

They are used to the hot temperatures on land, but depend on cold ocean currents to survive.

They love lounging around on sandy beaches, welcoming visitors to the islands with a bark!

The Galápagos is such a special part of the world. We need to learn how to protect it.

It grows everywhere in the Galapagos,

It's named after its reddish wood.

Ouch! The plant has soft furry yellow spines and grows in clumps.

It has long, green, leafless stalks,

The branches have extremely sharp spines, many young blue-footed boobies step on it by accident!

It has become the most endangered plant in the islands.

The grazing cattle love to eat it.

Goats
Goats have caused problems for other animals. They eat a lot of foods that the giant tortoises and iguanas need.

Rats
Rats eat turtle eggs and plants that are important food for many creatures.

Hill Raspberry
Is spreading rapidly throughout the Galapagos, other plants struggle to get space, water, nutrients and light.

Fire ants
Cause harm to many animals on the islands, including the endangered Galapagos Giant Tortoise.

Plants
People are only allowed to live in small areas of the island, so that the wildlife and plants are protected.

Reintroducing Species
It is important to reintroduce species with low numbers.

Giant Tortoises
Giant tortoises are protected on the islands, to make sure they do not become extinct.

Community
Working with the local people to educate about restoration.