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Blue-footed booby

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The unique animal life of the Galapagos Islands

The unique animal life of the Galapagos Islands

Speciation and biological diversity in Galapagos Islands ecosystems.

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Blue-footed booby

Blue-footed booby

A blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

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