Jackass Penguin by Meisiekind

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 13, 2012

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This is a African Penguin aka Jackass Penguin. Here are some interesting facts from Wikipedia: The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is a species of penguin confined to southern African waters. African Penguins grow to 68–70 cm (26.7–27.5 in) tall and weigh between 2 and 5 kg (4.4 and 11 lb). They have a black stripe and black spots on the chest, the pattern of spots being unique for every penguin, like human fingerprints. They have pink glands above their eyes, which are used for thermoregulation. The hotter the penguin gets, the more blood is sent to these glands so it may be cooled by the surrounding air, thus making the glands more pink. Two colonies were established by penguins in the 1980s on the mainland near Cape Town, namely Boulders Beach near Simon's Town and Stony Point in Betty's Bay. I have captured this at the Boulders Beach near Simon's Town. They are spectacular creatures and so funny to watch. Thanks for your visit and for your very welcome comments and fav on my last upload "For my Friend". Carin xx

Comments (27)

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jayfar

10:26AM | Wed, 13 June 2012

A very lovely capture of these endearingly funny birds Carin.

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EJD64

11:15AM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Thanks for the info and the great shot.

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BIPOLARTWO

11:25AM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Excellent info worth the reading-I have never seen these before so your image has educated me once more-never to old to learn.

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helanker

12:01PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

OJJ! They looks really cute, Carin. We dont often see penguins in RR :-)

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dochtersions

12:06PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Is he tap-dancing, or what? ;-). Such a cute fellows, Carin. I love that pink around the eyes. They look so content and peacefully, and this is a superb shot, my friend.

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mariogiannecchini

1:07PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Very beautiful capture , Carin !

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BessieB

1:18PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Delightful

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tennesseecowgirl

1:35PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

I was at the Georgia Aquarium and they had African Penguins and I thought at first oh I never thought there would be penguins there lol. I guess when I think of Africa I think of big cats and tall giraffes and large elephants. They were fun to watch though. Nice capture.

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kgb224

3:14PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

I can watch them for hours Carin. Superb capture. God Bless.

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emmecielle

4:04PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Wonderful capture and info! :)

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sandra46

5:11PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

GORGEOUS SHOT

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Faemike55

5:23PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Very cool photo and information Carin

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goodoleboy

7:07PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Good composition and stark contrast in this black and white image of the unfortunately named Jackass Penguins, Carin. I don't know what the situation is in your case, but I would have to pay big money at a nature center or aquarium to see something similar.

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spiegel428

8:16PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Great shot!

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costapanos

8:37PM | Wed, 13 June 2012

Great shot Carin. Wonderful to have captured this the wild.

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auntietk

1:57AM | Thu, 14 June 2012

Now what on earth did he ever do to you to deserve you calling this little guy a jackass? LOL! :P "My jackass ex-husband," I can certainly see. But a "jackass penguin?" I know, I know, but I couldn't resist. It IS a strange name! Terrific capture, Dierbaar. Jy is wonderlik!

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MrsRatbag

8:38AM | Thu, 14 June 2012

Aren't they wonderful? I just love penguins of all types...unfortunately the zoo here hasn't got a very photographer-friendly habitat exhibit. Excellent capture!!

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