A beautiful video introducing the Galapagos Islands. Published by the BBC. Some ten million years ago the Earths hot spots forged the volcanic peaks that were destined to host the rich array of prehistoric rarities capable of changing the course of scientific history. Today, the endemic animal species and rugged terrain unique to the Galapagos Archipelago continues to amaze curious eyes and inspire intrigued minds. Walk abreast the multitude of giant tortoises responsible for the naming of the islands, grin at the mocking birds pecking at your shoelaces, swim with the playful sea lions populating the waters, or let your heart be warmed by the sky pointing dance of the flamboyant blue-footed boobies. Untouched by the continental world, these species possess a unique lack of fear for their human audience and are known to welcome visitors into their natural paradise. A rich specimen in the beauty of evolution, the Galapagos promise to awe, entertain, and most of all, inspire.