African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus)

Description:

Category hierarchy: Environmental Topics | Threatened & Endangered Species
Description: Also called Blackfoot Penguin or Jackass Penguin. It got its name from the donkey- or jackass-like sounds that it makes. These birds are found off the coast of Southern Africa. They have a black stripe and black spots on the chest, the spots being unique for every penguin, like human fingerprints. This species is considered vulnerable by the IUCN.
Original date: 20020700

Locality: Latitude: -3.055950000000000e+001; Longitude: 2.293750000000000e+001