The rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocomeare) closely related to the Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) and the Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli), which may just be a color morph of the Macaroni Penguin however.
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Their common name refers to the fact that, unlike many other penguins which get around obstacles by sliding on their bellies or by awkward climbing using their flipper-like wings as aid, Rockhoppers will try to jump over boulders and across cracks.
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Rockhoppers are the smallest of the crested penguins. They can be distinguished by the shape of their crests; they have a thin yellow stripe that starts just behind the beak and runs toward the back of the head for a few cm. before developing into a large drooping crest.
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While the male penguin sits on the incubating egg, he is nourished by the female, or else he fasts for the entire period. If the female does not return with food for the chick once it has hatched, the male produces "penguin's milk" from his digestive system and regurgitates it for the baby.
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The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the Black-footed Penguin or Jackass Penguin is found on the south-western coast of Africa
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brrr :D I can feel the cold here:D Nice shots ;) and thanks for the information! I didnt know the male produced milk to his degistive! am learning:D
onlyricky · 2009-03-25: 14:29
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Cool animals, I like the hair on #2.
etodd80 · 2009-03-25: 14:35
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Cool shots of these cute animals.
leocheung · 2009-03-25: 22:05
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amazing
openbelarus · 2009-03-26: 13:00
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Very nice Penguins!
JuanGui · 2009-03-27: 19:56
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j'aime beaucoup les punks en 2,3 et 4
kormoran · 2009-03-28: 14:14
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Fantastic captures!
somogyvari · 2009-03-28: 19:09
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