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
August 2024: The Dietz Family
September 2024: Jim and Diane Swalley
December 2024: Piper Rotko
February 2025: In Memory of Michael Lackovic
April 2025: Lynch Family in honor of John F Lynch III
May 2025: Ken & Jean Fletcher
September 2024: Jim and Diane Swalley
December 2024: Piper Rotko
February 2025: In Memory of Michael Lackovic
April 2025: Lynch Family in honor of John F Lynch III
May 2025: Ken & Jean Fletcher
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