What Blue-Footed bird is this? A. Albatross B. Penguin C. Booby D. Kiwi
C. Booby: The name ‘booby’ comes from the Spanish term ‘bubi’, which means ‘stupid fellow’ because they are clumsy on land.
This Galápagos Sea Lion is in the Order A. Carnivora B. Primata C. Cetacea D. Rodentia
A. Carnivora: Their playful inquisitive nature and bark make them an island favorite.
What Galapagos animal is this? A. Flat-nosed whale B. Hammerhead Whale C. Flat-nosed Shark D. Hammerhead Shark
D. Hammerhead Shark: Galapagos is one of the last remaining places where large schools of hammerhead sharks can be observed.
How long can the Galapagos Giant Tortoise live? A. 10-50 years B. 50-100 years C. 100-175 years D. 175-200 years
C. 100-175 years: The Galapagos Giant Tortoise can live for more than 100 years, the oldest recorded tortoise being 152 years old.
What Galapagos animal is the only sea-going lizard in the world? A. Marine Iguana B. Lava Lizard C. Galapagos Snake D. Galapagos Gecko
A. Marine Iguana: They are found only in the Galapagos Islands. They swim using their long tails as propellers.
What type of bird did Darwin study the beaks of? A. Robins B. Flycatchers C. Warblers D. Finches
D. Finches: Over time, finches on different islands had different beak shapes.
What type of animal are these penguins? A. Mammals B. Birds C. Reptiles D. Amphibians
B. Birds: Although flightless, they are birds!
What kind of animal is this crab? A. Arthropod B. Arachnid C. Chordate D. Fish
A. Arthropod: The phylum Arthropoda includes these small Sally Lightfoot crabs from the islands.
Which of the following is not found at the Galapagos Islands? A. Dolphin B. Gray Wolf C. Lava Gull D. Reef Shark
B. Gray Wolf: They are only found in the far North.
The Galapagos Islands are found off the coast of A. Africa B. Europe C. Ecuador D. Mexico
C. Ecuador: They are a group of volcanic islands which lay in the Pacific Ocean close to the Equator line.
