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African Penguin

African Penguin
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is a bird native to Africa.

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. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Spheniscus demersus
Class
Bird
Family / order
Spheniscidae
Habitat
Marine
Found in
Africa
Weight
3 kg
Lifespan
27.3 years
Conservation status
Critically Endangered

How big is an African Penguin?

The african penguin weighs around 3 kg.

How long do African Penguins live?

In the wild, the african penguin can live up to about 27.3 years.

Where do African Penguins live?

African Penguins are found in Africa, in marine habitats.

Is the african penguin endangered?

The african penguin is currently listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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