Galapagos Penguin
( Spheniscus mendiculus)
The Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is endemic to the Galápagos Islands & was first documented by science in 1871.
The Galapagos penguin is the only penguin found north of the equator. It has been found to defer from breeding during warm temperatures caused by El Nino & the effects of climate change. These dramatic weather effects has at times led to large albeit temporary declines in their population as high as 77%. The Galapagos penguin is highly susceptible to the additional threats of pollution, fishing, and human caused invasive species.
Galapagos Conservancy(https://www.galapagos.org)isdevoted to the preservation of the Galapagos Penguin