Humboldt penguin
Status
Vulnerable
Classification
Bird
Exhibit
Penguin Point
Size
Between 26"-28" long and 8-13lbs.
Superb Swimmers
Humboldt penguins were built for the water. They have stiff, close-packed feathers for insulation and water proofing. Their wings act as flippers that can propel them through the water at speeds of up to 30 mph!
Friendly birds
Humboldt penguins are social and gregarious birds. In the wild, they are usually found in groups along the coast of Chile and Peru. These penguins get their name from the Humboldt current, which carries cold ocean water through this part of the world.
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