Fishin' for Facts:Galapagos Penguin

• Size:

Galapagos penguins can be 21 inches tall.  They can weigh 6 pounds.

 

• Where are they found?

All penguins are only found in the Southern Hemisphere. Galapagos  penguins are only found near the Galapagos Islands near the equator.  These islands are near Ecuador.

 

• What do they eat?

Galapagos penguins eat a variety fish and squid.

 

• Highlights

Galapagos penguins live right on the Equator. The population is estimated to be about 3,000 birds.  

 

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