Wild Galapagos

Experience a close-up look at this remote and wild volcanic archipelago and its unique wildlife. Narrated by Mike Rowe.

The remote lava rock islands of the Galapagos are a unique natural habitat for the incredible reef life, and the bird, lizard and reptile inhabitants. The Panama and Humboldt currents regulate the seasons and the rhythm of life—onshore and off.

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The Galapagos' lava rock islands are a unique natural habitat for reef life, and bird, lizard and reptile inhabitants. Panama and Humboldt currents regulate the seasons.

Part 1: In The Grip of the Ocean

The Galapagos Islands are home to some animals that first arrived millions of years ago. Penguins, iguanas, tortoises and cormorants have adapted to survive the harsh climate, but possibly the oddest adaptation is that of the "blood-sucking" Vampire Finch.

Penguins, iguanas, tortoises, cormorants—and the strange Vampire Finch—arrived on the Galapagos Islands millions of years ago, but adapted to survive the harsh climate.