It is a very rare and unusual sight indeed: a penguin living in warm climates. Charles Darwin never saw these creatures on his trip to the Galapagos, but today they are a fascinating spectacle for visiting tourists and nature lovers coming to the island chain from around the world. However, population numbers are currently in sharp decline due to dropping food supplies and changes in the natural climate cycle. If something isn’t done to reverse their decline, then they may be vulnerable to complete extinction.
The Galapagos penguin is very much a quintessential member of the penguin family. It features the familiar black body and white belly that characterizes many species of penguin. One major difference in appearance is the curved stripe of white feathers along the sides of the head and the breast area. Other interesting colorations include the red eyes and the white and pink patches along the lower bill and throat area.
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