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Giant Tortoises copulating  
   

Giant Tortoises copulating

I guess this a rare sight that we were lucky enough to see. They grunt during the process, which I could not capture in a photo.
Los Animales

January 30th 2009
It is not difficult to be a decent wildlife photographer on the Galapagos. The Islands slap even the most impatient and unobservant with the opportunity to get the shot of a lifetime. However, these newly converted nature documenters get caught up with the larger and more colorful species, especially the mammals (seals and sea-lions) and few pay attention to the plain looking, but equally unique c ... read more
South America » Ecuador » Galápagos

Ecuadorian Flag The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more
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