See the islands' most famous residents up close Many of the birds, reptiles, and mammals found on the Galápagos Islands are endemic, meaning they can't be found anywhere else in the world ...

The Galápagos Islands in South America contain some of the most unusual animals on the planet. Find out more with Bitesize KS2 Geography.

Only four of the 13 major islands in the Galápagos are inhabited by people. Puerto Ayora, located on the island of Santa Cruz, is home to the largest human population.