Images Dated 12th June 2020

Vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) attacking large chick to drink blood

Vampire ground finch (Geospiza septentrionalis) attacking large chick to drink blood, after it was wounded by aggressive adult booby, Wolf Island, Galapagos

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Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxii

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxii) feeding chick. This bird is trying to steal the food from the parent. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

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Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendant (Chelonoidis elephantopus)

Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendant (Chelonoidis elephantopus), Fausto Llerena Giant Trotoise Breeding Centre, Galapagos National park Directorate, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

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