HX Expeditions | Galápagos | A Land of Legends – Episode 4

As Monty Halls puts it, the Galápagos truly is a land of dragons. In this fourth episode of The Enchanted Isles, meet some of the oldest species on Earth. Visit highlights of an HX expedition, including the giant tortoise breeding programme at the Charles Darwin Research Station. We also encounter the remarkable marine iguana, a lizard with real superpowers: it can swim, change colour, and even shrink its skeleton during times of scarcity. Subscribe and join the journey. Next up: Life Below the Surface Find out more about HX expeditions to the Galápagos Islands here: https://www.travelhx.com/en-gb/destinations/galapagos-islands-cruises/ About the series: Monty Halls is a marine biologist, TV broadcaster, and President of the Galápagos Conservation Trust – a true expert on the Enchanted Isles. In this 10-episode series, he explores Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, meeting the wildlife that makes these places unique, the people who protect it, and the conservation work that keeps these ecosystems thriving. Since 1896, HX has led mindful expeditions to the world’s most extraordinary places. 130 years on, we continue that legacy, taking curious adventurers to iconic destinations such as Antarctica, the Galápagos, and Greenland aboard our modern expedition ships. Join us and change the way you see the world. Join us and change the way you see the world. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HXExpeditions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hxexpeditions/ Website: https://www.travelhx.com/en/