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Black and white and cute all over. While the African penguin may not be found in freezing temperatures, they are covered in an array of black, white, and gray dense, waterproof feathers that keep them dry and warm in the cold waters off the African coast. They also have a number of dot-like markings flecked across their white chests. These flecks help to individualize each penguin, as each penguin's feather pattern is as individual as a human's fingerprints. The animal has a distinct, sharply pointed beak and black feet. The African penguin is one of the smallest species. Males are generally slightly larger than their female counterparts.
The gentoo penguin is easily recognized by the wide white stripe extending like a bonnet across the top of its head and its bright orange-red bill. They have - the most prominent tail of all penguins. As the gentoo penguin waddles along on land, its tail sticks out behind, sweeping from side to side, hence the scientific name Pygoscelis, which means "rump-tailed".
Gentoos reach a height of 20 to 35 in, making them the third-largest species of penguin after the two giant species, the emperor penguin and the king penguin. They are the fastest underwater swimming penguins, reaching speeds of 22 mph. Gentoos are adapted to very harsh cold climates. (Wikipedia)
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I haven't been around here much and this weekend I am trying to raise money for a half marathon race in San Fran next week.....any money my friend Sheri and I make today at this yard sale is going for that trip !! Wish us luck !
Edinburgh Zoo - these penguins were just hanging around in the strong sunshine of an unusually beautiful October day in Scotland. Edinburgh Zoo is most known for its penguin breeding programme
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The king penguin in the front is a female. Her suitor is behind her and his rival at the back. The rival kept attacking the suitor with his beak. Volunteer Point, East Falkland.
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Royal penguins on Sandy Bay, Macquarie Island in the Australian Sub Antarctic.
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Simon's Town (South Africa)
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Rockhopper penguins on Saunders Island.
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King Penguin displaying at Volunteer Point.
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King penguins going for a swim at Volunteer point.
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King Penguins have a teardrop shaped yellow-orange mark around their ear. They also have a stripe on their black bill. The birds take two or three years to pass into full adult plumage. This one was at Saint Andrews on South Georgia Island.
Rockhopper Penguin on West Point Island.
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