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Galapagos penguin

Spheniscus mendiculus

Photo by CindyCor
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Smith Zoo
Happy World Penguin Day! Check out today's blog in celebration!! And remember: Keep our Oceans clean! http://blog.projectnoah.org/post/48852767570/peculiar-penguin
Ava T-B
Please consider adding this lovely spotting to the new Galapagos mission at : http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/14784200
CindyCor
Thank-you fede1. They are so cute and small, only about 15-20 inches high
achmmad
Wow! This is my first time I hear that penguin can be found at Galapagos!
CindyCor
Yes, The fuzz on the head, and also being a little greyer shows that they are immature
Ava T-B
Does that fuzz on its head mean it's a young one?

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PublishedDecember 17, 2011

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