A male giant tortoise mounts a smaller female tortoise. He's a bit confused and is on the wrong side of the female - oops! Proper giant tortoise mating usually takes around two hours, with the female getting squashed in the process. Taken in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
The highlands of Santa Cruz Island features 1000s of giant tortoises like this guy, in the wild. They are really incredible creatures - the males can grow up to 200-250 kilos and can live to well over 100 years old. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Our group of 16 follows the guide on a rainy morning at James Bay on Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com