Pricklypear Collection

Pinzon giant tortoise (Chelonoidis duncanensis), saddleback type typical of arid island, their long necks and raised shell allowing them to browse on cacti

Nazca booby (Sula granti), pair amongst Prickly pear (Opuntia sp) cacti at coast. Wolf Island, Galapagos. August 2016

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) among Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia echios) forest. Santa Fe Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Water flooding across Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) landscape, South Texas, USA. May, 2021
Water flooding across Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) landscape, South Texas, USA. May, 2021

Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp. ) flower covered in water droplets, close up, Texas, USA. April
Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.) flower covered in water droplets, close up, Texas, USA. April

Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) flower, Texas, USA. May
Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) flower, Texas, USA. May

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) with Giant prickly-pear cactus (Opuntia echios), Santa Fe Island, Galapagos, South America

Galapagos carpetweed (Sesuvium edmonstonei) and giant Opuntia (Opuntia sp)
Galapagos carpetweed (Sesuvium edmonstonei) and giant Opuntia (Opuntia sp.) cacti, beneath a rainbow at sunset, Plazas Island, Galapagos, South America

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) next to Tree Prickly pear (Opuntia echios) Santa Fe Island, Galapagos

Tree prickly pear (Opuntia echios) trees silhouetted, with star trails behind. Plazas Island, Galapagos

Opuntia cactus and volcanic caldera, Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, December 2008

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"Discover the Prickly Pear: A Fascinating Ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands and Beyond" Santa Fe land iguana finds solace among towering Giant prickly pear cactus in Santa Fe Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Nazca booby pair enjoys a coastal retreat amidst the vibrant Prickly pear cacti on the Galapagos Islands' shores. The playful Galapagos sea lion navigates through a majestic forest of Giant prickly pear cactus on Santa Fe Island, Ecuador. Meet Pinzon giant tortoise, an arid island dweller perfectly adapted to its surroundings amid the Prickly pear landscape. Witness nature's power as water floods across South Texas' breathtaking Prickly pear landscape in May 2021. Delicate water droplets adorn a stunning Prickly pear cactus flower up close, creating a mesmerizing sight in Texas, USA (April). A Katydid perches gracefully on a vibrant Prickly pear flower in Texas, showcasing nature's intricate beauty (May). Marvel at the harmonious coexistence of Santa Fe land iguanas and towering Giant prickly-pear cacti on the enchanting Galapagos Islands. Explore the unique ecosystem where Galapagos carpetweed thrives alongside magnificent Opuntia species – truly a sight to behold. Discover harmony between wildlife and Tree Prickly pears as Santa Fe land iguanas find refuge next to these resilient plants. Silhouetted against star trails, Tree prickly pears create an ethereal ambiance that captivates observers with their natural beauty. Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring landscapes as Opuntia cacti stand tall against volcanic calderas on Isabela Island's Wolf Volcano.