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African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

Description:

At least one parent guards the chicks until about 30 days, whereafter the chick joins a creche with other chicks, and both parents head out to sea to forage each day.

Habitat:

Cute baby penguins on the beach, in their nest at Boulders.

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Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Feb 8, 2013
Submitted on Apr 25, 2013

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