Wildlife

Your childhood science textbooks lied to you — finches and giant tortoise aren’t the coolest species in the Galapagos Islands.

Now that’s not to say that these classic Galapagos species aren’t cool — both groups are undeniably awesome. But this archipelago has a lot more to offer a naturalist than just these often-hyped examples. Try these: Pink iguanas, giant daisy trees, lava-loving cacti, and painted locusts, anyone?

Here are our picks for awesome non-finch, non-tortoise species from The Enchanted Isles.