South African Penguin

Description

• Also known as the black-footed penguin, the South African penguin is a species of flightless bird endemic the waters of Africa. They are a specialized aquatic predator and have specially developed flippers that allow them to speed through the water in search of prey.
• Scientific Name: Spheniscus demersus
• Characteristics: Crafted and hand painted by experts, all of our wildlife figurines provide wonderful insight into a world of beautiful and unique creatures with scientifically accurate and lifelike realism! Sliding along on its stomach, this penguin is ready to slip into the water in search for some tasty fish.
• Size and Color: Although African penguins share the predominantly black and white body coloration common to most penguins, they have a unique and distinguishing bright pink gland above their eyes. 3.16 inches long and 2.34 inches wide, this figurine is about the size of a deck of cards.
• The South African Penguin is part of the Wild Safari® Sea Life collection.