Celebrating the Galápagos Penguin on World Penguin Day

Three Galápagos penguins together witness the sunset at Punta Moreno, Isabela.

World Penguin Day, celebrated on the 25th of April, is a day to promote awareness for these amazing birds. The Galapagos Penguin is one of the most remarkable. It’s scientific name is Spheniscus Mendiculus. This species can only be found in Galapagos, where it sometimes ranges north of equator. The Galapagos Penguin is found primarily […]

Conserving the Galápagos Petrel: A Plan for Survival

A petrel tends to its nest, displaying the characteristic paternal care of these endemic birds in their natural environment.

The Galapagos Petrel is one of the six seabirds that are unique to Galapagos. The Galapagos Petrel spends most of its time at the sea, searching for small fish and invertebrates. It returns to land, however, to nest in burrows that it digs into the sides of the volcanoes. It is fascinating to watch their […]