Galapagos+Penguin

=Galapagos Penguin=
 * Scientific Name: //Spheniscus mendiculus//

Description

 * They have a black head and upperparts
 * They have a white line extending from the throat around the head to the corner of the eye
 * Their underparts are white, with two black bands extending across the breast
 * The upper part of the bill is black, but the underparts are pinkish
 * 16-18 inches in height
 * 5.5 pounds in weight

Range

 * Occur in the Galapagos Islands

Diet

 * Mainly eat small fish

Life Expectancy

 * 15-20 years

Breeding

 * Incubation takes around 38-40 days, and both parents help out
 * Penguins mate for life
 * Female will lay 1-2 eggs

Predators

 * While on land- crabs, snakes, owls, and hawks
 * While in water- sharks, fur seals, and sea lions

Interesting Facts

 * The most northerly penguin of all the species
 * It is the smallest South American penguin
 * These are the only type of penguins to live on the equator
 * They are on the endangered list, because their habitats are being disturbed