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Incredible Galapagos PenguinsThese Galapagos Islands belong to the country of Ecuador. The islands are located to the West of this country Northwest of South America in the Pacific Ocean. Penguins also inhabit on Isabela the biggest island on Galapagos. Today the breeding population is estimated to be as low as 800 pairs.
The Penguins that live here, are exclusive to the Galapagos Islands where 1,700 to 8,500 individuals breed on 6 main islands and several other small islands. Penguins have a narrow white band from the eye extending under the chin and a black band that runs in an inverted horseshoe shape around their fronts. Although the pattern of banding on this Galapagos animal is similar to that on Magellanic Penguins, they are easily distinguished. Penguins usually look for food close to shore and feed mainly on small fish such as sardines and mullet. Penguins in Galapagos feed only during the day and depend on the cold Humboldt current to bring them fish for feeding. The sun in Galapagos is sometimes strong so Galapagos penguins have to get into the Ocean to cool off. The way that penguins swim is kind of funny letting only their heads above the water with the rest of their bodies submerged. Looking at how the Galapagos penguins live in the tropics is an experience that you will never forget. Visit the Galapagos Islands they are still waiting to be re-discovered by you. More About Galapagos:Galapagos AnimalsRecommended Galapagos Island Tours Flight to Galapagos Best Galapagos Hotel Pictures of Galapagos Islands Free Galapagos Travel Brochures Galapagos Recommended Reading:A definitive guide that introduces many new species of marine life never seen before, and rich with stunning color photography and underwater shots. (Very illustrative) Wildlife of the Galapagos (Princeton Illustrated Checklists) If you have any questions about the Galapagos Islands or if you need advise to choose the best tour to visit them, you can Click Here to Contact Me
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