Humboldt penguins (Spheniscus humboldti) are named after the current of water in which they swim, which takes its name from Prussian explorer Alexander von Humboldt. While not currently endangered ...
DEEMING, D. C. HARVEY, R. L. HARVEY, L. CAREY, S. and LEUCHARS, D. 1990. Artificial incubation and hand-rearing of Humboldt penguins: Spheniscus humboldti at ...
n African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) standing on the beach, South Africa. Picture: iStock The African penguin has lost 97% of its population. If current trends persist, the species will be ...