I understand that you are familiar with Charles Darwin, and you've sailed on a replica of the H.M.S. Beagle. Now that would have been ideal for this Safari Quest, because we're headed out to the Galapagos Islands, but the chopper will be much faster! This quest will be one for a reptile. The Galapagos Islands are home to a few very special and unique reptiles: the marine iguana and the Galapagos tortoise. You'll get to see both while you're there. Okay, the chopper's here. Let's shove off.
While we're in the air, it will be a perfect time to talk a bit more about reptiles. Then, when we get to Isla Santa Cruz, the island that has the tortoise reserve, you'll be ready to hit the ground running.
Let the Quest BeginTo get started, open, save (as an .rtf), and print the Reptile Field Guide.
As a way of discovering just what kinds of animals belong to class Reptilia, watch these short video clips. Add these three questions to your Travel Log and seek the answers as you view the clips! (Notes Page)
endothermic animals have an internal way of regulating body temperature, and the body temperature remains fairly constant despite the environmental temperature.
Great, we've arrived. Spend some time exploring the two islands that are home to the most famous Galapagos reptiles.
Isla Santa Cruz
Move on to the BioVenture tab to continue your quest for reptiles.
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