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Royal Penguin | The
Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) is a penguin-type, which can be found
on the sub-Antarctic islands in the Australian region (Macquarie Island
and adjacent islands). It is one of the species of crested penguins.
There is no distinction among the subspecies on the Penguin canopy, but
they should not be confused with the similarly named King Penguin or
Emperor Penguin. The IUCN classifies the Royal penguin as vunerable. The
scientific name commemorates the German zoologist Hermann Schlegel.
There is some controversy over whether Royal Penguins are a sub-species
of Macaroni Penguins.
Individuals
of the two groups have been known to interbreed, though this is a
relatively rare occurrence. Indeed, other penguins have been known to
form mixed-species pairs in the wild. They inhabit the waters
surrounding Antarctica. Royals look very much like Macaroni Penguins,
but have a white face and chin instead of the Macaronis' black visage.
They are 65-76 cm (26-30 in) long and weigh 3-8 kg (6.6-18 lb). Males
are larger than females. Royal Penguins breed only on Macquarie Island
and, like other penguins, spend much of their time at sea, where they
are assumed to be pelagic.
Wildlife Creatures | Royal Penguin | The
Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) is a penguin-type, which can be found
on the sub-Antarctic islands in the Australian region (Macquarie Island
and adjacent islands). It is one of the species of crested penguins.
There is no distinction among the subspecies on the Penguin canopy, but
they should not be confused with the similarly named King Penguin or
Emperor Penguin. The IUCN classifies the Royal penguin as vunerable. The
scientific name commemorates the German zoologist Hermann Schlegel.
There is some controversy over whether Royal Penguins are a sub-species
of Macaroni Penguins. 
Individuals
of the two groups have been known to interbreed, though this is a
relatively rare occurrence. Indeed, other penguins have been known to
form mixed-species pairs in the wild. They inhabit the waters
surrounding Antarctica. Royals look very much like Macaroni Penguins,
but have a white face and chin instead of the Macaronis' black visage.
They are 65-76 cm (26-30 in) long and weigh 3-8 kg (6.6-18 lb). Males
are larger than females. Royal Penguins breed only on Macquarie Island
and, like other penguins, spend much of their time at sea, where they
are assumed to be pelagic.
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