Penguin in Eastern Galapagos Islands 20200302 152513

Penguin in Eastern Galapagos Islands

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Penguin in Eastern Galapagos Islands

Galápagos penguins, the only penguins found north of the equator, are adapted for both the hot beaches and cold waters of the Galápagos Islands.

Some of their coolest features include the preen gland near their tail, which secretes an oil that the penguins use to waterproof their feathers, and their see-through eyelids, which let them keep their eyes open underwater.

Photo Taken on Bartolome Island in the Galápagos.

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Penguin in Eastern Galapagos Islands was last modified: June 2nd, 2020 by Matt Shetzer