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African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

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Description:

African Penguins grow to 68–70 cm (26.7–27.5 in) tall and weigh between 2 and 5 kg. They have a black stripe and black spots on the chest, the pattern of spots being unique for every penguin, like human fingerprints. They have pink glands above their eyes, which are used for thermoregulation. Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Penguin

Habitat:

Land based colony at Boulders Beach in the Western Cape

Reference Links:

African Penguin, Penguins: African Penguins - Spheniscus demersus

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