The animal world has proven to have an immense variety of forms and figures within its species. On Wednesday, a marine iguana made the headlines after a diver spotted the abnormally sized lizard hunting for food during his swim at Cabo Marshall, located in the Galápagos Islands.
In the incredible video, featured at the end of the article, Steve Winkworth managed to capture the day-to-day life of the creature that inspired the famous sci-fi character, “Godzilla.”
In the footage, the six-foot long iguana can be seen on the prowl for lunch. Fortunately for Winkworth, and concerned divers out there, this species is considered to be vegetarian, so it is absolutely harmless for swimmers and other underwater beings.
“Godzilla,” as the marine iguana has been nicknamed by the media, is capable of diving up to 30 feet and munches on algae, as the clip shows. Using its lengthy tail, which is probably the reason behind its unbelievable size, it manages to glide deeper into the Ocean with powerful movements that allow it to continue with its hunt.
Even though people around the world seem to be fascinated with the majestic lizard, IFL SCIENCE! reports that a certain animal connoisseur, aka Charles Darwin, wasn’t necessarily thrilled the first time he encountered the animal.
“The black Lava rocks on the beach are frequented by large (2-3 feet, 60-90 centimeters), disgusting clumsy lizards,” Darwin supposedly said in one of his diaries. “They are black as the porous rocks over which they crawl and seek their prey from Sea. I call them ‘imps of darkness.’ They assuredly will become the land they inhabit.”
Winkworth’s clip went viral after he posted it on Reddit on Sunday with the title: “Tiny Godzilla nomming on things underwater.” Take a look at it below and be prepared to enjoy one more of nature’s wonders. Check it out!
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