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African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

Description:

Their distinctive black and white colouring is a vital form of camouflage called countershading– white for underwater predators looking upwards and black for predators looking down onto the dark water. African penguins look similar and are thought to be related to the Humboldt, Magellanic, and Galapagos penguins. African penguins have a very recognizable appearance with a thick band of black that is in the shape of an upside-down horseshoe. They have black feet and unique black spots that vary in size and shape per penguin.

Habitat:

Couple atop a big boulder at Boulders beach.

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2 Comments

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

Dankie Ietermagog!! :)

Ietermagog
Ietermagog 10 years ago

So terribly cute!

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Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Feb 8, 2013
Submitted on Apr 26, 2013

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