Chinstrap Penguin Cuddlekins Cuddly Toy

Product Description

Measures 30cm Super-soft shaggy chenille fur Stuffed toy plus plastic beans Suitable for ages 3 years & up A penguin chick to warm anyones heart. From its little orange feet to its soft fluffy head this little chap screams love & affection. Check out our other penguins as a possible companion. Physical Characteristics The Chinstrap Penguins name derives from the narrow black band under their heads which makes it appear as if they are wearing black helmets, making them one of the most easily identified types of penguin. They grow to 68cm & there are Approx. 7, 500, 000 breeding pairs. The average adult weight of a Chinstrap Penguin is 4.5kg (10 lbs). Weight can range from 3 to 6kg (6.6-13.2 lbs), with males being slightly larger & weight varying based on where the penguin is in the breeding cycle. Habitat The Chinstrap Penguin is a species of penguin which is found in the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica, the South Orkneys, South Shetl&, South Georgia, Bouvet Island & Balleny. Behaviour Breeding On land the Chinstrap Penguins build circular nests from stones & lay around two eggs, which are incubated by both the male & the female for shifts of five to ten days. They can also breed on icebergs, though they prefer non-icy conditions. The chicks hatch after about 35 days, & have fluffy grey backs & white fronts. The chicks stay in the nest for 20-30 days before they go to join a creche. At around 50-60 days old, they moult, gaining their adult plumage & go to sea. Diet The Chinstrap penguins diet consists of krill (a shrimp-like sea creature), shrimp & fish. Strange & Interesting Facts The Chinstrap is one of the boldest & most aggressive penguins.