King Penguin (<I>Aptenodytes patagonica</I>) (IMAGE)

University of South Carolina

King Penguin (<I>Aptenodytes patagonica</I>)

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King penguins are known for their size. They are the second largest penguins. They are characterized by bright-orange feather on the sides of their heads and around their necks.

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Brian Helmuth

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