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African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

The African Penguin is a small, charming bird that waddles on land and swims in the ocean. They have black and white feathers that help them stay safe in the water.

Lebensraum: Coastal areas

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The African Penguin is a medium-sized bird with a distinct black band across its white chest and a black back. It has unique pink patches above its eyes that help keep it cool, and a pointed beak.

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African Penguin
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African Penguin

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

African Penguins can hold their breath for up to 2.5 minutes while diving for food!

Every African Penguin has a unique pattern of spots on its chest, like a human fingerprint!

Their waterproof feathers help them stay warm and dry in the chilly ocean water!

They build nests in burrows, sometimes using their own droppings to strengthen the walls!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Underwater Pursuit Hunter

African Penguin can dart through the ocean at speed to catch fish because of its streamlined body and powerful flippers.

Fähigkeit

Saltwater Filter

African Penguin has special glands above its eyes that help it drink saltwater by filtering out the salt.

Fähigkeit

Built-in Cooler

African Penguin has pink patches above its eyes that help cool its blood when it gets too hot.

Maße und Details

Länge
60-70 cm
Flügelspannweite
30-40 cm
Gewicht
2.2-3.5 kg
Lebenserwartung
10-15 Jahre
Top Speed
20 km/h
Gelegegröße
1-2
Brutzeit
38-40 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These marine birds primarily eat small fish and squid, which they expertly catch while swimming underwater.

Hauptnahrung

  • sardines
  • anchovies
  • horse mackerel
  • squid
  • crustaceans

Nahrungssuche

  • Pursuit

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

Adult penguins are hunted by large sharks.

eaten by

Cape Fur Seal

Arctocephalus pusillus

Seals prey on penguins in coastal waters.

eats

Sardine

Sardinops sagax

A primary food source for adult penguins.

eats

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Gulls often steal eggs and chicks from nests.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Jackass Penguin

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always watch penguins from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von African Penguin?

60-70 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von African Penguin?

30-40 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von African Penguin?

2.2-3.5 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von African Penguin?

10-15 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von African Penguin?

20 km/h

Was frisst African Penguin?

These marine birds primarily eat small fish and squid, which they expertly catch while swimming underwater.

Wo findet man African Penguin normalerweise?

Coastal areas

Wie jagt African Penguin?

Pursuit

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