Animals of Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador VR 360

The Galapagos Archipelago, part of Ecuador, is a group of islands located both on one side and on the other side of the equator. These islands were discovered in the 16th century by a Spanish missionary who got lost while traveling from Panama to Peru. At the time, the archipelago was uninhabited. Later, after the priest told about an unusual place where amazing creatures lived, explorers began to come here. Pirates used these islands as a shelter for their treasures, and scientists made important discoveries. Traces of ancient civilizations have been discovered: some say they were Incas, others suggest they may have been sailors stranded here by a storm. Charles Darwin also visited these lands and noticed that some native species are found nowhere else on the planet. For example, the Galapagos land iguana is a unique lizard that can feed on underwater vegetation. These large creatures, reaching lengths of up to two feet, have been described by a British researcher as “horrible creatures from hell,” but this is a misconception: iguanas are perfectly safe for humans. They feed exclusively on seaweed and enjoy sunny days when they are not busy searching for food.