These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show just why penguins have waddled into our hearts ...

From the volcanic islet of Bartolome Island, east of Santiago Island, snorkel around the rocks to witness the tiny Galapagos penguins preening and resting on the shoreline. In a quick glance ...

The black and white Galapagos Penguins landed on the endangered species list in 2000 after the population plummeted to only a few hundred individuals Most live on the archipelago's westernmost ...

In August, Galápagos Penguins begin their migration from Isabela and Fernandina islands to central islands such as Bartholomew. Additionally, during these months, the region experiences longer ...