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* '''Family:''' [[Spheniscidae]] | * '''Family:''' [[Spheniscidae]] | ||
* '''Genus:''' [[Spheniscus]] | * '''Genus:''' [[Spheniscus]] | ||
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The Spheniscus mendiculus, more commonly known as the Galapagos penguin, is the third smallest species of penguin in the world and are the only species of penguin found north of the equator. Being the rarest species of penguins in the world, the Galapagos penguin is classified as an endangered species after their numbers declined by 70% in the 1980’s due to the El Niño. Galapagos penguins are colonial as they live in colonies and usually stay together in groups. Most of their time is spent socializing with other Galapagos penguins in their groups. Because they live in large colonies, their numbers discourage their predators and they are able to hunt in groups. They are able to communicate with each other through calls and various body movements, like flapping their wings, which helps to keep predators away from their eggs. | The Spheniscus mendiculus, more commonly known as the Galapagos penguin, is the third smallest species of penguin in the world and are the only species of penguin found north of the equator. Being the rarest species of penguins in the world, the Galapagos penguin is classified as an endangered species after their numbers declined by 70% in the 1980’s due to the El Niño. Galapagos penguins are colonial as they live in colonies and usually stay together in groups. Most of their time is spent socializing with other Galapagos penguins in their groups. Because they live in large colonies, their numbers discourage their predators and they are able to hunt in groups. They are able to communicate with each other through calls and various body movements, like flapping their wings, which helps to keep predators away from their eggs. | ||
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