1.5K views · 27 reactions | May we all be blessed with the resilience of this little guy during these tough times!⁣ ⁣ You may have seen this clip from BBC’s #PlanetEarth II series that went viral. Did you know it was filmed on Fernandina Island in the #Galapagos? It features an audacious marine iguana hatchling’s brush with death as it escapes a group of Galapagos Racer snakes. ⁣年 ⁣ : BBC Earth #WildlifeWednesday | Quasar Expeditions | Facebook

Snakes, especially the Galápagos racer snake, commonly prey on baby marine iguanas as food is extremely scarce on the island. These iguanas are very vulnerable when they’re young, which makes hatchlings a convenient snack for the racer snakes. However despite the obvious lack of size these lizards possess, they are excellent runners and can often find a way to escape their relentless predators. 🦎 Full video posted on our instagram subscription page. 📃 - - - - - - - - - #Animal #crocodile #snak