As an endemic species, the Galapagos penguin populations in Galapagos are crucial for the survival of the species. This also means that any great change in their environment could lead to the entire species being wiped out! Some of the threats facing Galapagos Penguins are anthropogenic such as invasive species and new diseases, but environmental […]

The Galapagos penguin is endemic to the Galapagos Archipelago and is the only penguin species that lives north of the equator. It is able to call Galapagos home due to the cool, nutrient rich waters around the Islands brought by the Humboldt and Cromwell Currents. Penguin biology is closely linked to environmental conditions, so population numbers […]

The Galapagos penguin is the most northerly occurring penguin species in the world and is endemic to Galapagos. The majority of the population are found on the rocky coastlines of the western islands of Fernandina and Isabela. They are the third smallest penguin in the world and are incredibly streamlined, swimming at speeds of up to 35 […]

This activity/lesson introduces students to both the Galapagos and Adelie Penguin, enabling them to consider the different environmental features of their habitats and adaptations they have in order to survive living on the Equator and Antarctica. By comparing the two species, students will gain an understanding of how remarkable the Galapagos penguin is.

A fundamental component of any conservation management strategy is monitoring the existing population of a species. Since 2011, the Galapagos Conservation Trust has been funding a monitoring and research project which has provided good insight into the current status of the Galapagos penguin. By monitoring the health of their populations, we can assess the health […]