Lifespan
up to 40 years in captivity
Diet
anchovies, gobies and herring
Habitat
shorelines, beaches, rocky offshore islands
Range
of south-western Africa
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Not all penguins live in freezing sub-zero temperatures. African penguins are found off the south-western coast of Africa. Temperatures soar in the day and plummet at night.
Our penguins are given a choice of both extremes. They are free to go for a swim or relax by the pool at their sunny outdoor exhibit. If it gets too hot, they can opt to retreat to their air-conditioned den cum nesting area.
濒危
在野外面临很高的灭绝风险
《IUCN 濒危物种红色名录》被普遍认为是全球最全面客观评估动植物种群保育级别的标准性文件。
Unknown risk of extinction
灭绝风险相对较低
在不久的将来可能成为易危物种
在野外面临高灭绝风险
在野外面临很高的灭绝风险
在野外面临极高的灭绝风险
仅存活于人工养殖环境
野外与人工养殖环境均无存活个体
Grab a tray of fish and hand-feed our adorable African penguins! Watch how they dart about the water, hop on land, and waddle up to you to eat.
