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African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

Photo by ChandlerSharp
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Field Notes

Description:

Georgia Aquarium African penguins

Habitat:

Southwestern coast of Africa

Notes:

Conservation Status: Endangered; Threatened with loss of prey (commercial fishing and global climate change) and ocean pollution. Populations are still declining.

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PublishedOctober 6, 2011

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