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What are some interesting facts about the African penguin?
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1. The African penguin is the only penguin species found on the African continent.
2. African penguins have distinctively white and black stripes on their chest, which act as camouflage when they dive into the water.
3. African penguins are also known as 'jackass penguins' due to their loud donkey-like braying.
4. African penguins breed in large colonies along the coast of South Africa and Namibia.
5. African penguins can hold their breath underwater for up to two minutes at a time.
6. African penguins have a lifespan of up to 25 years in the wild.
7. African penguins are a vulnerable species, with a declining population size of about 25,000 breeding pairs.
8. African penguin eggs are laid in November and laid eggs typically hatch around 38 days later.