Galapagos Penguin, by Joesph Tepper The species that I will be talking about today in this blog post are the Galapagos Penguin. These beautiful creatures stand only 19-21 inches tall. On the front of their bodies is a white sheet of fur, that keep them warm from the cold ocean temperatures. The rest of their bodies are covered in black fur, with hints of white patches around the head and beak area of the penguin. "You can find the Galapagos Penguin on the western islands of Fernandina and Isabela" (Klassen, 2018). These are the only penguins to live north of the equator in a tropical environment. The Galapagos Penguin are significantly higher up on the food chain. These penguins mainly eat small fish like mullets and sardines. They are dependent on the ocean currents to bring the fish to their feeding grounds. Since the penguins are small sized, they are preyed by snakes, crabs, and rats on the land. While in the water, they are preyed by sharks, fur seals, and sea lions...
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