Marty’s photo of the day #4969: The Galapagos Islands have land iguanas and marine iguanas. Both evolved from a common ancestor some 8 million years ago. This is a land iguana, of which there are 3 distinct species. With a lifespan of up to 60 years, they primarily eat prickly pear cactus pads, flowers, and fruits, which also supplies them with water. They can reach 5 feet in length and weigh up to 30 pounds. And sometimes, land iguanas and marine iguanas interbreed to make hybrid iguanas.
(Photographed earlier this month in the Galapagos Islands.)