19 Galapagos Animals Who Had a Worse Week Than You

Published by Jeremy. Last Updated on March 11, 2021.

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It is hard work being a Galapagos animal.

Inhabitants of one of the most protected island chains in the world truly have a lot on their plate.  Natural predators are in abundance thanks to the conservation effort, food sources are plentiful so it is easy to get full at will, and there are always throngs of tourists to entertain each and every day.

You think your job is rough?  These 17 animals from the Galapagos beg to differ.

The Sea Lions Who Entertain Tourists All Day

You think showing off to tourists is easy?

You think showing off to tourists is easy?

We trained years for this!

We trained years for this!

Okay, fine. Smile for the close-up

Okay, fine. Smile for the close-up.

All this PR makes us hungry. I can haz fish?

All this PR makes us hungry. I can haz fish?

C'mon dude, give me the fish.

C'mon dude, give me the fish.

That's it, I'm done

That's it, I'm done.

I can't find a pillow. This rock will do.

I can't find a pillow. This rock will do.

The bus is late everyone, take five.

The bus is late everyone, take five.

I just... I just can't.

I just… I just can't.

Who is up for a triple spoon?

The Iguanas Who Just Can't Be Bothered

This is the best spot. Seriously, the best.

This is the best spot. Seriously, the best.

I looovvveee this beach.

I looovvveee this beach.

I'm done. Maybe tomorrow.

I'm done. Maybe tomorrow.

The Tortoises Who Moved Just a Few Feet Too Much

This is the only thing I'll get out of bed for

This is the only thing I'll get out of bed for

What do you mean the food isn't coming to me?!

What do you mean the food isn't coming to me?!

That's it. I'm out. Definitely tomorrow.

That's it. I'm out. Definitely tomorrow.

Eating is just too much hard work.

Eating is just too much hard work.

..and Finally, A Few Bonus Boobies

Booby!

Can't have a Galapagos post without boobies!

They haven't had a bad week. They're boobies, after all.

Do you have a favorite sleepy animal from the Galapagos?  Comment below to let us know!

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About Jeremy

Jeremy from Living the Dream

About the Author: Jeremy is a full-time travel writer based in Pittsburgh and primary author of this site. He has been to 70+ countries on five continents and seeks out new food, adventure activities, and off-the-beaten-path experiences wherever he travels.

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