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The Galápagos penguin: a unique species endemic to the archipelago

  • Author José David Cáceres
  • Posted on 1st May 202405/01/2024
  • Animals, Birds, Penguins, Sin categoría
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The Galápagos penguins are an endemic species (flightless birds exclusive to the archipelago), and they’re one of the eighteen species that inhabit the world. On April 25th, we celebrated World Penguin Day, a day to raise awareness about these aquatic flightless birds to preserve their species so that future generations get to see these distinguished

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Latest Update on Genovesa Island: Negative Cases of Avian Influenza

  • Author José David Cáceres
  • Posted on 25th April 202404/25/2024
  • Birds, Birdwatching, Galapagos Islands
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Genovesa Island: the “Bird Island” Genovesa has been closed to public since September last year after positive cases of Avian Influenza. The “Bird Island”, located in the northern part, is home to the largest colony of Sula sula on earth. In addition to the Sula sula species, Genovesa is also home to a great variety

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