Isla Todos Santos facts for kids
Isla Todos Santos is actually two islands located about 19.3 km (12.0 mi) off the coast of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. You can find them at 31°47′59″N 116°47′20″W / 31.79972°N 116.78889°W. These islands are super famous for their amazing surfing waves!
You can only get to the islands by boat, which you can rent in Ensenada or La Bufadora. The waves near the smaller island are some of the biggest you'll find in North America. There aren't many buildings on the islands, just two lighthouses and a fish farm.
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Wildlife on Todos Santos Islands
The Todos Santos Islands are home to some special animals, though some have sadly disappeared.
Birds of the Islands
The islands used to be home to a unique type of Rufous-crowned sparrow called Aimophila ruficeps sanctorum. This bird was only found here, but it is now probably extinct, meaning there are no more left.
Mammals and Reptiles
Another animal that used to live here was Anthony's woodrat, which is also now extinct. However, the islands are still home to a very rare and critically endangered animal: the Todos Santos Island Kingsnake. This snake is a special type of the California mountain kingsnake.
Deep Sea Discoveries
In 1911, during a deep-sea exploration by the USS Albatross ship, a new type of fish was found off the coast of Todos Santos Bay. This fish was named Bajacalifornia burragei, and it's the main example of the fish group Bajacalifornia.
See also
In Spanish: Todos Santos (Baja California) para niños
Images for kids
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View of Isla Todos Santos from a boat
