Transcript Galapagos Penguin

Galapagos Penguin
David Kogut
Eugene Lee
Galapagos Penguin
Scientific Name:
Spheniscus mendiculus
Primarily in the
Fernandina Island and
the west coast of
Isabela Island of the
Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Penguin is
the second smallest
Penguin species.
Galapagos Penguin
The Galapagos Penguin
nest in depressions in
the lava rock
They forage for food in
the nearby shores
They stay by the Cromwell
Current during the day
since it is cooler and
return to the land at
night.
Threats to the Penguin
Some threats that
Galapagos Penguins
face are:
1. the fluctuation in food
supply.
2.Predation by untamed
animals like dogs and
cats
3. Increased tourism
4. Pollution and fishing
Conservation
All the populations of the
Galapagos Penguin is
currently being
monitored and
predators controlled in
the Galapagos National
Park and Marine
Reserve.
Breeding
Most nests are seen
between May and
January.
The Galápagos Penguin
mates for life.
It lays one or two eggs in
places such as caves
and crevices, protected
from direct sunlight,
which can lead to the
eggs overheating
Diet
Galapagos penguins eat
mostly small fish such
as mullet and sardines.
They are dependent on
the ocean currents to
bring fish to their
feeding grounds
They only go search for
food during the day and
normally within a few
kilometers of their
breeding site.
Why are they endangered?
A species of mosquito
was introduced to the
Galapagos Islands.
These mosquitoes
contained several
malaria-causing
parasites.
These parasites appear to
be a new species and
are killing the penguins.
Adoption
The price to adopt a Galapagos Penguin is $35.
It includes:
•Glossy Photo of Your Adopted Animal &
Fact Sheet
•Adopt An Animal Adoption Certificate
•Fact Sheet About Your Adopted Animal
Species
•Animal Action Cards Packed With
Information On Animal Issues & How You
Can Help Animals And The Environment