Category: Animals
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Birds Of The World: African Penguin
The African Penguin(Spheniscus demersus), also known as the Cape Penguin, Black-Footed Penguin, Jackass Penguin, or the South African Penguin is classified in the avian order Sphenisciformes, and family Spheniscidae. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature currently lists the African Penguin as endangered.
| Genus | Spheniscus |
| Species | S. demersus |
| Binomial Name | Spheniscus demersus |
| Length | 60-70 cm(1’11.6”-2’3.6”) |
| Weight | 2.1-3.7 kg(4.6-8.2 lbs.) |
| Diet | carnivore |
| IUCN Status | endangered |
Physical Characteristics
An adult African Penguin’s back is black; it’s torso is white with a black horseshoe shaped band across its upper chest and down through its sides. There is a bare pink … Continue
Birds Of The World: Chinstrap Penguin
The Chinstrap Penguin(Pygoscelis antarcticus), also known as the Ringed Penguin, Bearded Penguin, or Stonecracker Penguin is classified in the avian order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.
| Genus | Pygoscelis |
| Species | P. antarcticus |
| BInomial Name | Pygoscelis antarcticus |
| Length | 68-77 cm(2’2.8”-2’6.3”) |
| Weight | 3.2-5.3 kg(7.1-11.7 lbs.) |
| DIet | carnivore |
| IUCN Status | Least concern |
Physical Characteristics
An Adult Chinstrap Penguin is black or bluish-black on its back and crown. Its torso is white; there is a black line that runs from behind the right eye, across the chin, to behind the left eye. The iris is orange-brown to dark brown and … Continue