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CHAPTER XVII. 



GALAPAGOS ARCHIPELAGO. 



The whole Group Volcanic Numbers of Craters Leafless Bushes Colony 

 at Charles Island James Island Salt-lake in Crater Natural History 

 of the Group Ornithology, curious Finches Reptiles Great Tortoises, 

 habits of Marine Lizard, feeds on Sea-weed Terrestrial Lizard, burrow - 

 inghabits, herbivorous Importance of Reptiles in the Archipelago Fish, 

 Shells, Insects Botany American Type of Organization Differences 

 in the Species or Races on different Islands Tameness of the Birds 

 Fear of Man, an acquired Instinct. 



September 15th. This archipelago consists of ten principal islands, 

 of which five exceed the others in size. They arc situated under 



Cnl pepper I. 



Wenman I. 



60 Miles 



\ Abinydon I. 



,.,, 



Narborough L { 



Albemarlc 1. 



ower I. 



Tn3.eratigc.Llc I. 



Chatham L 



Bamngionl. 



Charles I. Hood's I. 



