I thought it might be interesting to start a thread showing a variety of wildlife wider than what we normally see, for the visual treat it would offer, as well as providing some educational value (and perhaps ideas on where we might want to travel next, or species we would like to capture). Since many will not have had the opportunity of traveling to far-flung destinations, it would seem reasonable to include exotics that were shot in zoos or other captive situations, indicating this in the description.
As indicated in another thread in this forum, my wife and I had the pleasure of traveling to the Galapagos, touring the various islands for 11 days by boat. Many of the species we encountered were endemic, often found nowhere else in the world, or otherwise unique. Here's a couple to get things started:
Blue-footed Boobie (Sula nebouxii)
One of the birds most clearly associated with the Galapagos, this is a fairly common species in the area, feeding entirely on fish. The name is apparently derived from the Spanish bubi, meaning "stupid fellow," referring to their clumsy behavior on land.
Lava Gull (Larus fuliginosus)
This is a relatively rare, endemic species, and it is thought that there are only around 400-500 pairs present among the Galapagos Islands. It is considered a "Vulnerable" species because of the relatively low numbers, although the population does appear stable.
Please include just 1 or 2 images per post, hopefully with some useful or otherwise interesting information about the species being shown. I'm looking forward to seeing your images!
As indicated in another thread in this forum, my wife and I had the pleasure of traveling to the Galapagos, touring the various islands for 11 days by boat. Many of the species we encountered were endemic, often found nowhere else in the world, or otherwise unique. Here's a couple to get things started:
Blue-footed Boobie (Sula nebouxii)
One of the birds most clearly associated with the Galapagos, this is a fairly common species in the area, feeding entirely on fish. The name is apparently derived from the Spanish bubi, meaning "stupid fellow," referring to their clumsy behavior on land.
Lava Gull (Larus fuliginosus)
This is a relatively rare, endemic species, and it is thought that there are only around 400-500 pairs present among the Galapagos Islands. It is considered a "Vulnerable" species because of the relatively low numbers, although the population does appear stable.
Please include just 1 or 2 images per post, hopefully with some useful or otherwise interesting information about the species being shown. I'm looking forward to seeing your images!
