marine iguana
noun
: a shore-dwelling seaweed-eating iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) of the Galápagos Islands that often feeds in the sea
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As for activities, two naturalist guides will lead groups of 10 each on hiking trips, snorkeling sessions, and kayaking excursions across the Galápagos, educating all on the diverse wildlife that thrives here, from the iconic blue-footed booby to marine iguanas.
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Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
Brazil's Ecosystems Are Under Threat — but These Eco-lodges Are Trying to Save Them
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
These volcanic islands are world-famous for their diverse wildlife, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and penguins.
—Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
The red-footed booby, a kissin’ cousin of the blue-footed variety, is also found in the Galapagos, as are marine iguanas, Darwin’s finches, sea lions and giant tortoises.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Readers love this South American destination for the chance to see an unparalleled diversity of wildlife in their natural habitat, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
Brazil's Ecosystems Are Under Threat — but These Eco-lodges Are Trying to Save Them
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
These volcanic islands are world-famous for their diverse wildlife, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and penguins.
—Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
The red-footed booby, a kissin’ cousin of the blue-footed variety, is also found in the Galapagos, as are marine iguanas, Darwin’s finches, sea lions and giant tortoises.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Readers love this South American destination for the chance to see an unparalleled diversity of wildlife in their natural habitat, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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“Marine iguana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marine%20iguana. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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