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HELP!!! How does the Galápagos penguin compare to the cold adapted emperor penguin of Antarctica?

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Comparison between Galapagos penguin and cold adapted Emperor penguin of Antarctica:

Galapagos penguin:

  • Galapagos penguins are the only species of penguins that live north of the Equator.
  • The Galapagos penguins breed all-round the year.
  • The Galapagos penguins are smaller compared to the cold-adapted emperor penguins of Antarctica.
  • The breeding and nesting place of the Galapagos penguins lie on the shoreline.

Emperor penguin:

  • The emperor penguins live and adapt to the cold Antarctic environment.
  • The Emperor penguins breed only during the Antarctic winters.
  • The nesting of emperor penguins is on ice cliffs and icebergs where the eggs are protected from the strong and cold Antarctic winds.
  • However, both of these species of penguins are at risk of extinction due to the rise in temperature and shortage of foods.
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