African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus)

African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus)

I saw this African Penguin at the New England Aquarium in downtown Boston sometime around March 14, 2011 in the afternoon. There was a penguin exhibit that featured these penguins and some rockhopper penguins and little blue penguins. They were interesting to observe as a group. The most unique thing about these flightless birds is that they use their wings to swim in the water. You can read more about them and watch one swim here, and you can read more about the exhibit at the aquarium here.