The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the jackass penguin and black-footed penguin is a species of penguin, confined to southern African waters. It is also widely known as the “jackass” penguin for its donkey-like bray, although several related species of South American penguins produce the same sound. Like all extant penguins it is flightless, with a streamlined body, and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat.
African Penguins are found in the coastal areas of southern Africa. They are easily seen at Boulders Beach, about an hour’s drive south of Cape Town.
LEARN MORE ABOUT AFRICAN PENGUINS
VIDEOS
This is a fantastic video which depicts just about every activity in an African Penguin’s life (and I do mean EVERYTHING)!
And here’s some information about conserving them.