Galapagos Land Iguana and Prickly Pear Cactus 20200301 140035

Galapagos Land Iguana and Prickly Pear Cactus

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Galapagos Land Iguana and Prickly Pear Cactus

The Galápagos land iguana is one of three iguana species found nowhere in the world except the Galápagos Islands.

This one is using its strong arms and long claws to gather its favorite food source, the prickly pear cactus. Due to the tough coating inside its mouth, it can eat both the leaves and fruit of the prickly pear without worrying about the spines.

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Galapagos Land Iguana and Prickly Pear Cactus was last modified: June 2nd, 2020 by Matt Shetzer