# @asenseofhuber on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DW67QHclJfR
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63155705-asenseofhuber-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-09T18:19:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kyle Huber (@asenseofhuber) — https://gondola.cc/asenseofhuber

## Caption

Not your average lizards 🦎 In the Galápagos, survival rewrote the rules and marine iguanas became the only lizards on Earth that dive into the ocean. These prehistoric-looking reptiles feed on algae, slow their heart rate and bask on volcanic rock to warm back up after each cold-water swim.

While there are 4 recognized species of iguanas in the Galápagos Islands, 3 of which being land-based, I mostly encountered varieties of the marine iguanas while exploring. I had pet iguanas growing up, so it was a treat to see them in the wild like this!

At the Santa Cruz airport (GPS) on my final day, I spotted a stunning yellow land iguana soaking in the sun and looking majestic as ever. I was amazed by how different this one looks compared to the sea-going species. See slide 10 for a direct comparison of their unique faces and nostrils.

Captured on my Sony A1 + Sigma 16-300mm and Sony RX100 VII

#galapagosislands #marineiguana #naturephotography #travel #galapagos

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naturephotography, marineiguana, travel, galapagos, galapagosislands

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