14 Unique Animals of the Galapagos Islands
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Large Painted Locusts
locust with green, yellow, and black markings on rocks
NH53 / Flickr / CC By 2.0
The beautiful large painted locusts, endemic to the Galapagos Islands, typically grow to just over 3 inches. The large painted locusts are an essential part of the food chain on the islands, serving as principal prey for lava lizards and the Galapagos hawk. The locusts don't make it easy for those who want to prey upon it, however; they can leap almost 10 feet and are strong flyers as well.
of 14
Large Painted Locusts
locust with green, yellow, and black markings on rocks
NH53 / Flickr / CC By 2.0
The beautiful large painted locusts, endemic to the Galapagos Islands, typically grow to just over 3 inches. The large painted locusts are an essential part of the food chain on the islands, serving as principal prey for lava lizards and the Galapagos hawk. The locusts don't make it easy for those who want to prey upon it, however; they can leap almost 10 feet and are strong flyers as well.
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31 August 2023
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