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Key Takeaways
- The African penguin, also known as Cape penguin or South African penguin, is a species of penguin confined to southern African waters
- It is the only penguin found in the Old World
- Like all penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat
- 7 lb) and are 60–70 cm (24–28 in) tall
Overview
The African penguin, also known as Cape penguin or South African penguin, is a species of penguin confined to southern African waters. It is the only penguin found in the Old World. Like all penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat. Adults weigh an average of 2.2–3.5 kg (4.9–7.7 lb) and are 60–70 cm (24–28 in) tall. The species has distinctive pink patches of skin above the eyes and a black facial mask. The body's upper parts are black and sharply delineated from the white underparts, which are spotted and marked with a black band.
Sources & References
- [1]African penguin - Wikipedia
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