Old Pole and Simba's journey to Antarctica continues
An important stop on this trip from South America to Antarctica is this
Galapagos islands!
Little Simba's passion points are greatly satisfied here!
Why?
Because this is the natural animal kingdom!
Trip to the Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands belong to Ecuador
Famous for having ancient exotic flora and fauna
Known as the "Museum of Living Biological Evolution" and the "Melting Pot of Marine Life"
Here cold tropical animals miraculously coexist
There are about 635 species of large animals
One-third of them is unique to the island
Due to the secluded location here
It was discovered in 1835 by the famous biologist Darwin
Darwin was also a hot-blooded young man
Board the island as you sail around the world
It's a strange, interesting creature full of raw flavor
Inspired by this biological genius
It was found that the original organisms evolved in genetic variation
He was followed by The Origin of Species.
The Galapagos Islands are often described in academic circles
"This island is where humanity breaks up with God"
Biology classroom for preschool education
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Simba's childlike heart is infinitely satisfied here
The most interested are the friends of this natural zoo
It's full of cute sea lions
Mostly sleeping in the shade
Even occupy the human bench as a cool mat
Even if you're sticking close
They also just throw you a glimpse of "the king's contempt."
Love answers without the slightest fear
"Come here, come out and test you."
Do you know which is a seal and which is a sea lion? ”
In fact, seals and sea lions are the same from the point of view of looks
It's like twins
The easiest way to distinguish them is that their ears are different
Sea lions have small plush outer ears
And the seal's ear is a hole
02
Little Simba saw this guy with sharp claws
Just shout: There are monsters crawling!
This ugly thing is the liè lizard
It has a lai lai skin, a triangular head, a towering dorsal fin, and evil eyes
It looks like a nightmare
Although it looks a little scary
But it's actually a very timid creature
The marine iguana is the only iguana in the world that can adapt to marine life
They are slow on land but like fish
A ken tail that can swim in the sea with its tail is like flying
I drank seawater and ate seaweed
Sea iguanas also have some special skills
For example, you can stop beating the heart for 45 minutes
Can shrink the body by 10% as an adult
Marine iguanas also speak many languages
Will eavesdrop on alerts from other animals
Escape before the falcon arrives
It's the ear that has ears in the partition wall!
03
"Are these two painters?"
"What is this big blue monster?"
When Lao Ji first saw this cute creature
They were all stunned
"Why did you two grow such a pair of glamorous big feet?"
"Two-legged humans you don't understand, we booby girls like this charming big foot!"
In fact, their scientific name is blue-footed booby
The bluer the color of the male's feet
The more booby crushes like it
Simply put, it is to seduce the sister
Once in the breeding season, the male will constantly shake off their attractive big feet
Or spread your wings or hunch your back or jump on one leg?!
This courtship ball lasts until the female agrees to do her female ticket
Then it's two hey he
"What else do you have?"
"Although we have a pair of amorous feet, we have a dedicated heart! We have monogamy! ”
04
In this magical island
Simba's biggest attraction is this huge tortoise
Tortoises are named after their legs, which resemble elephant feet
Adult tortoises can weigh more than 300 kilograms
The body length is 1.8 meters
The lifespan of the turtle is already very long
The Galapagos tortoise is arguably the biggest birthday star among turtles
They probably live to be more than 200 years old
Feeds on greenery
Although living on the island
But only fresh water is drunk
I like to bask in the sun when I'm fine
I am afraid that reproduction will be the goal of life
Because of the delicious flesh of the tortoise, it was hunted by humans in large quantities in the early days
It is now nearly endangered
Lao Ji took Simba to the national park
Here I saw a dirty "Gun King" tortoise
This 100-year-old tortoise named Diego is the big star of this park!
In the 60s Diego as its last male tortoise of this breed
Sent to an isolated island
After 50 years, he was on his own
It has bred more than 800 descendants
Isn't this a living woman... belch... Male wa!
But the revolution has not yet succeeded, and this comrade is still working hard!
According to Lao Ji
In the park, there was another species of the last tortoise, George
But in 2012 the tortoise fell to the water's edge
Since then this breed has gone extinct
The park also hoped that George could contribute to the reproduction of future generations like Diego
But these 40 years in the park
George had no interest in the opposite sex
Many blind dates have failed
No matter how strange the animals here are
Simba's favorite is the tortoise
Although the old pole treats Simba very harshly at times
But more often than not, I was like a friend with him
Get along that way
In order to truly hear the child's heart
A different perspective from the child's view of the world
You feel that the child is a bear child at the same time
Children may also look at you like a giant baby
"Simba, you like tortoises don't you?"
"Like, they're much more patient than you are."
“..... So let's protect the tortoise together, okay? ”
"Good yay!"
Crying in diving is a child's prerogative
Will children always be well-behaved during their travels?
Of course not!
There are two things in the world that are the most unpredictable
That must not be the weather, not the future
but
A woman's fickle heart
The child's fickle face
A moment ago Simba was begging the old pole to see the sharks
The fear of diving in the next second can't be contained!
This is not! Simba, who has stopped all the way, is not calm!
Before launching
"I want to see sharks, I want to see sharks"
Immerse yourself in the water for 5 minutes
"Okay, I see, I'm going back!"
Crying unconsciously a second ago
The next second after getting on the boat began to laugh triumphantly
Piggy always felt that the child missed such a beautiful experience
I think this will be his greatest regret
But what can you do with your child?
Although very distressed 180 dollars only soaked in the sea bath for 5 minutes
But who makes them babies, of course can not be forced!
They still have a long way to go
There are so many beautiful views still waiting for them!
"Simba, you clever baby, are you afraid of diving?"
"No! I just don't think wetsuits are cool at all! ”
Some people will ask," "Why did you bring your kids to this place?" ”
The reason is simple
Let the child really see
Beautiful animals that are only found in picture books, television, and zoos
Let the child see the free state of life in nature
Let them have sincere eye contact,
All of this will touch him
The beauty of all this will make him feel and remember for a lifetime
Let him know that every life deserves respect and protection...