Description
Rockhopper Penguin Toy
Rockhopper Penguins get their name from the rocky shores where they make their nests, and their habit of hopping from rock to rock to get around (instead of sliding like most penguin species). They are members of the genus of crested penguins, which are notable for their spiky yellow feathers on their heads.
History:
There is some confusion among scientists about whether the Rockhopper Penguin is a single species, or three closely related species. The three types, the Southern, Eastern and Northern Rockhopper Penguins, are sometimes treated as subspecies. The Southern Rockhopper is considered a vulnerable species, while the Northern is considered endangered, with a population decline estimated at 90% since the 1950s.
- Recommended Age: 3+
- Size in cm: 3.8 L x 7 W x 5.3 H
- Size in inches: 1.5 L x 2.76 W x 2.09 H
