African Black-Footed Penguin
Did you know?
African penguins swim 4-6 miles per hour with short bursts of 25 mph. They usually hunt 25-50 miles off of the coast and can dive 350-400 feet under the ocean!
Sponsors
Jim & Diane Swalley; Marge & Harley Smith; In Memory of Great Grandma Helen from Natalie & Molly Sebunia; Judy Dale; Leo & Linda Swantek; Edward Blenner;Zack, Katie, Alayna & Bradly Ford; Deborah & Ken Meyer; The Myrick Family; Kendziora
Habitat
Coasts of South Africa
Size
18-24 Inches Tall
Weight
40 lbs
Lifespan
10-12 Years
Diet
Many types of fish, crustaceans and squid
Reproduction
1-3 eggs take 38-42 days to incubate
Conservation Status
Endangered
Threats
Predation by other animals, pollution, decrease of food availability