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Galapagos Islands tourist attractions
Marine animals
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Orca: (Orcinus orca) The most
frequently viewed large toothed whale in Galapagos.
It is clearly identifiable by its jet-black
and white coloration. Other identifiable feature is the dorsal
fin. Orcas generally travel in family groups. |
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Size: Males 8 - 10 m; Females 7-8.5 m ,
Weight: Males up to 7 tons; Females up to 4.5 tons. |
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Bottle Nose Dolphin: (Tursiops
truncatus) The most commonly observed dolphin in
Galapagos. Frequently rides the bow wave of ships and yachts.
Bottle Nose Dolphins generally travel in groups
Size: 3 - 4.2 m
Weight: 200 - 300 kg |
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Hammer Head Shark: (Sphyrna lewini)
The Hammer Head
Shark has a flattened head that project sideways,
with eyes and nostrils to the sides. Hammerheads grow up to 4 m
long. They are common in the northern islands and are not
dangerous to divers un less fish blood is present |
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What is the
Galapagos National Park?
Are there banks
in the Galapagos Islands? |
