Galapagos – Penguins

The penguins are one of the funniest fellows in the Galapagos Islands. They are always cheerful, in a good mood and constantly on the move with their short, staggering steps. Penguins at the equator? This is also available in Galápagos. With a body size of 33 cm, they are the smallest and northernmost of all penguin species, and only breed when the water is cold enough. Most of the time, they stand under shady lava ledges to protect themselves from the sun.

Penguins are agile swimmers and divers and feed on small fish and crabs. During the breeding season, the females lay one or two eggs in small rock caves. One parent constantly watches over the clutch while the partner is looking for food.