Ecuador and the Galápagos, July 23 - August 7, 2007 / 20070806e_JamesPuertoEgas_MarineIguanaPit
Ruth Milner, rmilner plus web at bookofmarvels dot net
12/21/2007
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20070806e_JamesPuertoEgas_MarineIguanaPit Marine Iguana Pit, Puerto Egas

This small depression in the rocks was a very popular spot for the local marine iguanas. Not only does this wall face north to the summer sun, but being below most ground level probably reduces the loss of heat by wind.