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Galapagos Penguin

The Galapagos penguin can be found on Galapagos and the Isabela Island, which is on the north of the equator.

The Galapagos penguin is a banded penguin species. Banded Penguins usually have the colour black around their body bordering their dorsal

IThey can survive because of the Humboldt and Cromwell Currents; they bring in cool water, which helps the penguins.

The Galapagos Penguins are currently endangered There are less then 2000 left in the wild.

The Galapagos penguins are the smallest kind out of the south American penguins.

Background Information

Galapagos Penguins normally live in rocky surroundings.

A Galapagos Penguins live for around 15-20 years

Their diet usually consists of Fish, Shrimp and krill. Furthermore a Galapagos Penguin typically weighs 1.7 – 2.6kg and is about 53cm in length.

Characteristics