“The rocks on the coast abounded with great black lizards, between three and four feet long; and on the hills, an ugly yellowish-brown species was equally common. We saw many of this latter kind, some clumsily running out of the way, and others shuffling into their burrows. I shall presently describe in more detail the habits of both these reptiles.” -  excerpt from the journal of Charles Darwin

Watch this excerpt of the video, “Born of Fire” (

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xsx14j?start=870

Santa Fe Island is the first island on the Galápagos that you will put in your tour. The description for the island will provide information on 2 different species of iguana found on Santa Fe. Your description should include specific characteristics of the land iguana and marine iguana that help them to survive on the island. You will watch a video excerpt from “Galápagos: Born of Fire” and read an included text that provides information on land and marine iguanas. 

Iguanas