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The African penguin or jackass penguin (Spheniscus demersus) belongs to the family Spheniscidae. It is one of the charming and agile seabirds found along coastal regions. One of the most distinguishing features that set it apart from other penguins is the pink patch above its eyes. It also has a short, densely feathered body and a distinctive waddling gait. It uses its flipper-like wings to swim swiftly and hunt for prey in the water. What Are Their Colors? The plumage coloration of African peng

The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is the only penguin species that breeds exclusively on the African continent and is tightly dependent on the nutrient-rich waters of the Benguela and Agulhas currents. The number of breeding pairs, estimated to have exceeded one million at the beginning of the 20th century, has declined to fewer than 10,000 pairs as of 2024 due to successive egg harvesting, guano extraction, oil pollution, and especially the decline of small pelagic fish stocks; this sha