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Humboldt Penguin on holiday in the UK

Humboldt Penguins are distributed along the coasts of Chile and Peru, keeping their largest colonies in Chañaral Island and Punta San Juan. The climate they inhabit is warm in some areas, and intense sunlight increases their body temperature.

 

The Humboldt penguin is a carnivore. Its diet is based on the small fish (such as anchovies and sardines), squids and krill. Humboldt penguin can reach the speed of 20 to 30 miles per hour, and dive to a depth of 492 feet to find food. It has excellent eyesight which facilitates detection of food and predators.

 

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Uploaded on July 9, 2019
Taken on June 18, 2019