The Galápagos Islands have a rich history in the field of evolutionary biology. In addition to being the islands where Darwin developed his theory of natural selection, it is also home to thousands of species of animals. One of these species is the marine iguana, or Amblyrhynchus cristatus, a land-dwelling reptile that can, fascinatingly, forage... Continue Reading →
To Breathe or not to Breathe: Adaptations of Deep Diving Marine Iguanas
In the episode Islands of Planet Earth II, majestic marine iguanas steal the show with their ability to thrive on a barren, volcanically active island. These marine iguanas live on Fernandina, one of the Galapagos Islands, and can swim up to 30 meters by holding their breath for up to half an hour [1]. But... Continue Reading →