www.eoearth.org) The penguins lay their eggs in caves or holes in volcanic rock to reduce predation of their egg. The Galapagos penguin has the smallest breeding range of any penguin. They have a distinct breeding season two times a year. “All populations of the Galapagos penguin occur within the Galapagos National Park and Marine reserve.”(Foott, Jeff. www.arkive.org) The penguin’s are also closely monitored. Nest boxes are being supplied in predator free areas for the penguins to lay their eggs. Funding is starting to feed the penguins better so they don’t starve. Predators to the penguin are being controlled and kept away. “The Galapagos Penguin is one of the smallest penguins in the world.”(Saundry, Peter. www.eoearth.org) They have mostly dark feathers to help them blend in with the rocks on the island. “The thing they are most known for is the white C-shaped feathers around their eyes.”(Rafferty, John. www.britannica.com) They have a small bill compared to other penguins in the world so it makes it hard for them to catch big prey. The penguins have a average length of 50 centimeters and average weight of 2.5
www.eoearth.org) The penguins lay their eggs in caves or holes in volcanic rock to reduce predation of their egg. The Galapagos penguin has the smallest breeding range of any penguin. They have a distinct breeding season two times a year. “All populations of the Galapagos penguin occur within the Galapagos National Park and Marine reserve.”(Foott, Jeff. www.arkive.org) The penguin’s are also closely monitored. Nest boxes are being supplied in predator free areas for the penguins to lay their eggs. Funding is starting to feed the penguins better so they don’t starve. Predators to the penguin are being controlled and kept away. “The Galapagos Penguin is one of the smallest penguins in the world.”(Saundry, Peter. www.eoearth.org) They have mostly dark feathers to help them blend in with the rocks on the island. “The thing they are most known for is the white C-shaped feathers around their eyes.”(Rafferty, John. www.britannica.com) They have a small bill compared to other penguins in the world so it makes it hard for them to catch big prey. The penguins have a average length of 50 centimeters and average weight of 2.5