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African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Description:

Chicks fledge at 60 to 130 days, the timing depending on environmental factors such as quality and availability of food. The fledged chick then go to sea on their own and return to their natal colony after a lengthy time period of 12–22 months to molt into adult plumage

Habitat:

On the beach at Boulders.

Reference Links:

African Penguin, Penguins: African Penguins - Spheniscus demersus

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Smith Zoo
Happy World Penguin Day! Check out today's blog in celebration!! And remember: Keep our Oceans clean! http://blog.projectnoah.org/post/48852767570/peculiar-penguin

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PublishedApril 25, 2013

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