African or Jackass Penguin
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African or Jackass Penguin

The African penguin, also known as the jackass penguin and black-footed penguin is a species of penguin, confined to southern African waters. Wikipedia

 

Conservation status: Endangered
Eats: Fish and seafood
Swims: up to 20 km/h
Weighs: 2.5 – 3.5 kg (adult male)
Measures: 60 – 70 cm high (adult male)
Lives: 10 – 27 years
Lays eggs: after 63 days, eggs hatch after 40 days

Scientific Name

Spheniscus demersus

Date

7th October 2016

Category

Marine Five