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Cacti are surprisingly fragile, and five other intriguing facts about these spiky wonders
One unique species, the lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus), is found only on the Galapagos Islands. This cactus colonises dried lava flows, providing the foundation for an entire ecosystem.
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15 Animals You’ll Only Find in the Galápagos
With a population of only 300-600 birds, the lava gull (Leucophaeus fuliginosus ... Primarily herbivorous, the prickly-pear ...