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• King Penguin

  The King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second-largest species of penguin, found on sub-Antarctic islands and temperate islands in the Southern Ocean. They are striking in appearance with vibrant orange-yellow patches on their upper chest and neck, contrasting with their black backs and white bellies. King Penguins stand about 90 cm (35 inches) tall and weigh 9-16 kg (20-35 lbs). They primarily feed on small fish and squid, diving to considerable depths to catch their prey. King Penguins have a unique, long breeding cycle that takes over a year, often resulting in pairs raising only two chicks every three years.

  

  Habitat: The King Penguin lives in South-africa, Argentina, Chile, New-zealand, Australia, Antarctica, Fr-s-antarctic-lands.