The Voyage of the Beagle Chapter 17 - Galapagos Archipelago Part 2

In which the habits and peculiarities of the giant Galápagos tortoises are examined with attentive detail, revealing their surprising paths, diet, and interactions with the arid landscape. The curious marine and terrestrial lizards of the islands, along with the distinctive sea-shells and fish, further illustrate the remarkable natural history and singularity of this isolated archipelago.