African Penguin - Spheniscus demersus

Length 2.0-2.3 ft (60.0-70.0 cm)
Weight 4.9-7.7 lb (2222.6-3492.7 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Semi-altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Endangered
Continents:AF
     

The African Penguin is also known as the Jackass Penguin and the Black-footed Penguin. Their 'braying' sounds like a donkey hence the name Jackass Penguin. They are found in southern African waters at the Cape of Good Hope and Namibia.

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