Marine iguanas are the only lizards on earth that swim in the ocean. They are herbivores and as you can see from the lava-rock landscape they inhabit in the Galapagos Islands, there isn’t much foliage to feed on. They’ve adapted to a life in the water where there is a far greater abundance of plant life. I was really hoping for an underwater shot while snorkeling, but they move much more quickly in water than out. No problem getting all sorts of shots as they rested for the good part of the day on the black rock of La Fe Island. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 400, f/10 at 1/800th of a second.
Look at his terrible camouflage. Despite his leathery neck, I guarantee you this iguana has never served a day in his life. Probably couldn’t even do five push-ups.
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Marine iguanas are the only lizards on earth that swim in the ocean. They are herbivores and as you can see from the lava-rock landscape they inhabit in the Galapagos Islands, there isn’t much foliage to feed on. They’ve adapted to a life in the water where there is a far greater abundance of plant life. I was really hoping for an underwater shot while snorkeling, but they move much more quickly in water than out. No problem getting all sorts of shots as they rested for the good part of the day on the black rock of La Fe Island. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 400, f/10 at 1/800th of a second.
That’s His Rock never knew how they can be so adoptive to new surroundings in water
It’s a pretty interesting story how they came to adapt to the water. And they appear so natural using their big tail as a flipper.
Look at his terrible camouflage. Despite his leathery neck, I guarantee you this iguana has never served a day in his life. Probably couldn’t even do five push-ups.
Marine iguanas are so amazing. They have faces that only a mama marine iguana would love, yet disarm their detractors by their Mona Lisa smile!
They were my favorites in the Galapagos. And they were everywhere.