Galapagos: Exploring the Enchanted Islands Presented at the USC Aiken International Series March 15, 2001 Dr. Edward J. Callen

Ecuador Quito Flight to Galapagos via Guayaquil Arrive on Baltra Island US Air Force base in WWII

Ecuador Quito Flight to Galapagos via Guayaquil Arrive on Baltra Island US Air Force base in WWII The following slides present some photos of Quito and Baltra

Brief History of Galapagos Discovered by Bishop of Panama in 1535, in Humboldt Current drift Pirates and Bucaneers 1600’s 1700’s Whalers and sealers in 1800s Annexed by Ecuador in 1832 Charles Darwin 1835 – The Origin of the Species William Beebe 1924 – Galapagos: World’s End 1900’s – Banished convicts

Galapagos Facts Volcanic origin 97% not accessible to public Visitors must be accompanied by licensed guide Endemic species found only in Galapagos Land-based animals – 80% endemic Plants – 30% endemic Fish – 20% endemic Lack of natural predators

Espanola (Hood) Island Punta Suarez Marine Iguanas Sea lions Mockingbird Lava lizards Darwin’s finches Blue footed boobies Masked boobies Waved Albatross Blow hole Click here to see some photos of Espanola