IgoUgo members call the Galapagos Islands "enchanting" and "wondrous," and one traveler says, "I hope the peacefulness I felt during our visit will stay with me always." Need some peace and enchantment today? Look no further than these photos of the islands' incredible residents.
A Galapagos tortoise takes a bite out of Santa Cruz Island.
Photo by tknterry
A Rabida Island sea lion roars (or yawns).
Photo by Owen Lipsett
A blue-footed booby busts a move.
Photo by mmorse
Two aggressive tortoises face off.
Photo by mmorse
A sea lion takes a snooze.
Photo by mmorse
This pelican is enjoying the mangroves of Baltra Island.
Photo by Shady Ady
A male frigatebird inflates his gular sac in hopes of attracting a date.
Photo by wheretogonext
A sea lion lines up for boarding on Baltra Island.
Photo by mmorse
A land iguana at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, bred in an effort to repopulate the species.
Photo by Shady Ady
Sally Lightfoot crabs scuttle at Puerto Egas.
Photo by Owen Lipsett