In the distant past, giant tortoises roamed freely in Santa Cruz. Today they are endangered due to poaching and their habitat being destroyed by humans. They have also been hunted for food or prized as pets because of how long they can live without water or nourishment- up to 150 years! The Galapagos Islands provides a sanctuary from these threats with its cool climate which makes it ideal for many other animal species too such as finches that reside there year-round raising younglings. These birds band together on this island every day looking out over an impressive landscape filled with flora and fauna galore just waiting to be explored at your leisure while you bird watch away here among them all!