Black-footed penguins or African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) by the sea. Penguins are flightless marine birds with flipper-like wings and webbed feet,making them excellent swimmers. They have short,dense waterproof feathers. This penguin is also called the jackass penguin after its loud braying cry. It is found on the coasts and islands of Namibia and South Africa where it feeds on fish,squid and crustaceans. This penguin is endangered by declining stocks of fish,increased predation by seals and numerous oil spills. Photographed on Boulders Beach,Simonstown,South Africa | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Camacho, Tony |
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