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The Consrtvation Status is always according to the newes assessment by the IUCN (IUCN Redlist)
Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti)
Conservation Category:
Vulnerable, trend: decreasing
Threats:
By-catch in fishery nets
Illegal capture for pet trade
Use of explosives by fishermen
Predation by cats, foxes
Human disturbance
Did you know?
They have spines on their tongues to hold their prey
Learn more about Polar Bears:
Source: http://www.krefelderzoo.com/bereiche/zootiere/unsere-tiere/voegel/humboldt-pinguin.html
Figure: A pair of Humboldt Penguins
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Humbolt_Penguin.png
Figure: Distribution of Humboldt Penguin
Copyright December 2014; Olivia Lucie Meier, Sharkworld.
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