Occurrence and name
Jackass penguins are the only nesting penguins found on the African continent. They occur
from Bird Island near Port Elizabeth in the east, all round the south coast, and up the
West Coast of South Africa into Namibia. They nest in colonies, mainly on offshore
islands, but two colonies recently became established on the mainland. One of these is at
Boulders Beach, near Simonstown, and the other is at Bettys Bay. Both locations are in the
southwestern part of Western Cape Province, South Africa.Jackass Penguins are also
known as African Penguins, and have the scientific name of Sphenicus demersis. They
are called Jackass Penguins because they make a noise that resenblkes the sound made by a
donkey braying. |
Jackass penguins on the beach at Boulders in the Western Cape
Province of South Africa.
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