Land Iguana – Among the Green
These land iguanas were photographed along the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos Archipelago, near Bachas Beach, just across a narrow channel from North Seymour Island. After the rainy season, small patches of green emerge among the dark volcanic rocks, creating a striking backdrop that highlights the iguanas' yellow and brown hues.
Land iguanas are large, slow-moving reptiles that spend much of their day basking in the sun. Unlike their marine relatives, who feed on algae, they primarily eat cactus pads and other dry plants. These animals are well-adapted to their harsh environment — quiet survivors demonstrating how life has evolved to survive on these remote islands.
Land Iguana – Among the Green
These land iguanas were photographed along the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos Archipelago, near Bachas Beach, just across a narrow channel from North Seymour Island. After the rainy season, small patches of green emerge among the dark volcanic rocks, creating a striking backdrop that highlights the iguanas' yellow and brown hues.
Land iguanas are large, slow-moving reptiles that spend much of their day basking in the sun. Unlike their marine relatives, who feed on algae, they primarily eat cactus pads and other dry plants. These animals are well-adapted to their harsh environment — quiet survivors demonstrating how life has evolved to survive on these remote islands.