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The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the jackass penguin and black-footed penguin is a species of penguin, confined to southern African waters. African penguins are only found on the south-western coast of Africa, including this colony at Boulders Beach near Cape Town.
It is widely believed that African Penguins were one of the first Penguin species to come into contact with Humans, due to the fact that they are found on the temperate South African coast rather than in the heart of Antarctica. This however, does not seem to have worked to the bird's advantage as their eggs were stolen for food (slowing the rate of reproduction), and the guano used in nest building was harvested for fertiliser. Today, other threats face the African Penguin including competition for food from commercial fishing and oil pollution in the water. Only a small handful of nesting sites can be accessed by tourists, but the Penguin's nervous nature of people means that these areas have to be strictly monitored.
King penguin walking on the beach at Carcass Island. For licensing see:
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Emperor Penguin on the sea ice in McMurdo Sound.
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The King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin at about 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb), second only to the Emperor Penguin. King Penguins eat small fish, mainly lanternfish, and squid and rely less than most Southern Ocean predators on krill and other crustaceans. On foraging trips they repeatedly dive to over 100 metres (330 ft), and have been recorded at depths greater than 300 metres
King penguin on the beach. For licensing see:
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This series was taken at the Aquarium - through glass. This juvenile is plucking out its baby coat to reveal its adult plumage.
Rockhopper penguins at West Point. For licensing see:
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Rockhopper penguin in the mud on Bleaker Island.
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King Penguins courting at Volunteer Point.
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