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Spheniscus demersus
They have pink glands above their eyes, which are used for thermoregulation. The hotter the penguin gets, the more blood is sent to these glands so it may be cooled by the surrounding air, thus making the glands more pink.
Penguins enjoying the ocean just off Boulders beach.
Spotted on Feb 8, 2013
Submitted on Apr 26, 2013
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