Being that one of the main reasons I want to go on this trip is because of the penguins, I thought it might be a good idea to blog about them and how they are different from other penguins.
Galapagos penguins are the only penguins that live on the equator.
To cool off from the intense sun, these penguins either pant or spread out their wings and hunch over their feet( to prevent their feet from getting sunburned).
They are only about 14-20 inches tall, making them one of the smaller penguins.
They are an endangered species and the rarest species of penguin. ( there are about 1,500 individuals)
Their diet mainly consists of small fish like sardines.
The main predators of the Galapagos penguin are humans, sharks, crabs, sea lions, snakes, owls and hawks.
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