Giant Tortoise Inside Alcedo Volcano Crater, Isabela Island, Galapagos Royalty-Free Stock Photo

As they have done for eons, the giant tortoises roam around the crater floor inside the live volcano of Alcedo. Early morning the fumerole activity is notable as the difference between the the emitted steam and the air temperature is still high. Perceiving movement my crouched form prompted the male tortoise to rise up in a majestic show of territorial display. When I did not respond in kind he