Marine reptiles

Charles Darwin's travels through the Galapagos brought him face to face with dozens of exotic species he found profoundly beautiful ... but marine iguanas were just not one of them. In this photo series from photographer Simon Pierce, we go underwater with these 'imps of darkness'!

Aquatic Reptile size chart

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This is a marine iguana from the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. I took this in 1995 when I was still shooting film. The black reptile on black lava would Jim Zuckerman photography & photo tours

Mosasaurs: Last of the Great Marine Reptiles

Immerse yourself in the perpetual wonders of the natural world, a realm that ceaselessly astonishes and captivates with its unparalleled beauty and extraordinary marvels. From breathtaking landscapes to mesmerizing wildlife, nature's bounty unfolds in a

They live only on the Galapagos Islands, and like many Galapagos species, they have adapted to an island lifestyle. Populations across the archipelago have been isolated from each other for so long that each island has its own subspecies.

Mosasaur evolution