Galapagos Penguin -Alexis Adams Spheniscus mendiculus

Natural Habitat Western islands of Fernandina and Isabela Coastal areas Nutrient rich waters Volcanic rock Equator climate

Life History Characteristics Eats small fish Eats mollusks and zooplanketon 53cm is length About 5 pounds

Life History Characteristics Has a predator/prey relationship Predators include snakes, owls, hawks, sharks, fur seals, sea lions, cats, and dogs Females are sexually mature at 3-4 years Males are sexually mature at 4-6 years Lay two eggs at once If both hatch they only raise one Reproduce twice a year Lives in colonies

Why Galapagos Penguins Are Endangered? Human threats Climate changes Oil spills Fishing Galapagos Penguin covered in oil from an oil spill

Population estimated between 3,000-8,000 penguins left about 800 breeding pairs left in the world

Conservation Efforts Can join the Conservation Action Network Can “Adopt A Penguin” Donate at galapagos.org

1. What is the current population? 2. Name 3 reasons Galapagos penguins are endangered. 3. What do they eat? 4. Where are they located? 5. Name 3 different predators.

Sources: worldwildlife.org/species/galapagos-penguin neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/conservation?p_p_spp..