Galapagos Marine Iguana

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November 21st 2009

Published: November 21st 2009

These reptiles are exclusive to the Galapagos Islands, and can grow up to 3 feet in length. It is essential that they keep warm, and the volcanic rock and equatorial sun assist them in doing this. Their time spent swimming in the water must be limited or else the cold could immobilize their body.

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27th November 2009

jeff
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Wow Nora, amazing pictures you are so lucky to be doing this. Enjoy the rest of your trip. I will check your blog a few times a week. Lol in Peterborough

5th December 2009

Rhea
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aww
maybe you could bring him home as an indoor pet??

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