Penguin Chinstrap 30cm - Cuddly Toy

Physical Characteristics
The Chinstrap Penguins name derives from the narrow black band under their heads which makes it appear as if they are wearing black helmets, making them one of the most easily identified types of penguin. They grow to 68cm and there are approximately 7,500,000 breeding pairs. The average adult weight of a Chinstrap Penguin is 4.5 kg (10 lbs). Weight can range from 3 to 6 kg (6.6-13.2 lbs), with males being slightly larger and weight varying based on where the penguin is in the breeding cycle.

Habitat
The Chinstrap Penguin is a species of penguin which is found in the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica, the South Orkneys, South Shetland, South Georgia, Bouvet Island and Balleny.

Behaviour

Breeding
On land the Chinstrap Penguins build circular nests from stones and lay around two eggs, which are incubated by both the male and the female for shifts of five to ten days. They can also breed on icebergs, though they prefer non-icy conditions. The chicks hatch after about 35 days, and have fluffy grey backs and white fronts. The chicks stay in the nest for 20-30 days before they go to join a creche. At around 50-60 days old, they moult, gaining their adult plumage and go to sea.

Diet
The Chinstrap penguins diet consists of krill (a shrimp-like sea creature), shrimp and fish.

Strange and Interesting Facts
The Chinstrap is one of the boldest and most aggressive penguins.