Southern Rockhopper Penguin – Eudyptes chrysocome

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Southern Rockhopper Penguin – Eudyptes chrysocome

The aptly named Rockhopper penguins hop with extraordinary agility to get around the steep, rocky islands where they live and breed.

 Fast Facts:

Type: Bird

Diet: Carnivore

Size: 45–58 cm (18–23 in)

Weight: 2–3.4 kg

Group name: Pack

Protection status: Endangered

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