(Pygoscelis antarcticus)
The Detroit Zoo is home to more than 80 penguins of five different species, including chinstraps. Named for the distinctive black line of feathers that extends from cheek to cheek, chinstrap penguins are native to islands along the southern Pacific and Antarctic oceans.
Habitat:Polk Penguin Conservation Center
Class:Birds
Conservation Status:Least concern
Size:28 to 30 inches
Weight:7 to 13 pounds
Median life expectancy:25 years
Diet:Primarily krill, small amounts of fish and crustaceans
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