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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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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Nazca booby (Sula granti) on coast, with Vampire ground finches (Geospiza septentrionalis

Nazca booby (Sula granti) on coast, with Vampire ground finches (Geospiza septentrionalis). These finches peck at birds, feeding on blood when other food sources are scarce, Wolf sland, Galapagos

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