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African Jackass Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

Description:

The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the Black-footed Penguin is a species of penguin, confined to southern African waters

Habitat:

The African Penguin is found on the south-western coast of Africa, living in colonies on 24 islands between Namibia and Algoa Bay, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It is also known as the Jackass Penguin for its donkey-like bray, although several species of South American penguins produce the same sound. It is the only penguin species that breeds in Africa and its presence gave name to the Penguin Islands.

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LisaGrant
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LisaGrant

Overstrand Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Dec 30, 2009
Submitted on Jun 5, 2011

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