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
February 2020 : In Memory of Samantha Smith
March 2020 : Ray & Barbara Novak
April 2020 : Tatum Murphy; Tracy Giles; In Memory of Great Grandmother Helen from Natalie & Molly Sebunia; Jack, Noelle, Addy & Evan Turos
June 2020 : The Pete Family; John & Loretta Nosko
September 2020 : Armanini, Kolodychak & Basile, LLP
November 20202 : Jim & Diane Swalley
December 2020 : In Memory of Patricia Boyce
January 2021 : Sophie; Aaron Kehl; Thora S.
March 2020 : Ray & Barbara Novak
April 2020 : Tatum Murphy; Tracy Giles; In Memory of Great Grandmother Helen from Natalie & Molly Sebunia; Jack, Noelle, Addy & Evan Turos
June 2020 : The Pete Family; John & Loretta Nosko
September 2020 : Armanini, Kolodychak & Basile, LLP
November 20202 : Jim & Diane Swalley
December 2020 : In Memory of Patricia Boyce
January 2021 : Sophie; Aaron Kehl; Thora S.
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