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Galapagos penguin: References & Edit History

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  • John P. Rafferty
    John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to the natural world.

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: Animal Diversity Web - Galapagos penguin. May 28, 2020
Media added. Aug 16, 2017
Add new Web site: A-Z Animals - Galapagos Penguin. Jul 11, 2014
Add new Web site: Animal Corner - Galapagos Penguin. Jul 11, 2014
Add new Web site: Wildscreen Arkive - Galapagos penguin. Jul 11, 2014
Add new Web site: Animal Diversity Web - Galapagos penguin. Jul 11, 2014
Two photos of Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) added. Feb 11, 2014
Interactive map of penguin species distribution added. Apr 25, 2013
New article added. Dec 15, 2011
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