Galapagos penguins in the Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is one of four species of the genus of the African penguins (Spheniscus).
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The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago belonging to Ecuador, located in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 kilometers off the South American coast. They are world-famous for their unique wildlife, which inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. The islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major destination for scientific research and ecotourism.