South Africa 🇿🇦 and Namibia 🇳🇦 are the only African countries where penguins are found

South Africa 🇿🇦 and Namibia 🇳🇦 are the only African countries where penguins are found.

These birds were once classified as fish due to their impressive swimming abilities.

Penguins are a temperate species, thriving in temperatures between 5.5ºC and 20ºC (42ºF and 68ºF).

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Yes, that's correct! South Africa and Namibia are home to the African penguin, also known as the jackass penguin due to its distinctive braying call. These penguins primarily inhabit coastal areas and are known for their black and white coloration, making them well-adapted to their oceanic environment. Conservation efforts are in place to protect their declining populations due to factors like habitat loss and climate change.