Rockhopper Penguin (original) (raw)
Rockhopper Penguin |
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Scientific classification |
Kingdom:Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Aves Order:Sphenisciformes Family:Spheniscidae Genus:Eudyptes Species:chrysocome |
Binomial name |
Eudyptes chrysocome |
Rockhopper Penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome, is a species of penguin that looks similar to the Macaroni Penguins. But like their name suggests, they spend their time hopping over rocks. When they were discovered the explorers were amused when they saw the penguins jumping all over the place.
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