What do Coconut Crabs, Blue-Footed Boobies, and Galápagos Marine Iguanas Have in Common?
Three different animals show how connector species prop up island-ocean ecosystems!
Three different animals show how connector species prop up island-ocean ecosystems!
Written by Island Conservation on July 17, 2026
Have you ever wondered why the Blue-footed Booby has blue feet? Science has the answers. What’s in a name? The Blue-footed Booby’s name can tell you a lot about the unique birds. The species is known for its striking turquoise-colored feet, and the name Booby is believed to derive from the Spanish word “Bobo” which means “clown” […]
Written by Emily Heber on March 10, 2017