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= = = Rockhopper Penguin = = by Danny and Lauren =



Characteristics
Rockhopper penguins have decorative feathers on their head. They jump rock to rock. They keep their feet together when they hop.

Habitat
These penguins live in the Arctic region. They live in the Southern coast of South America. They live in cold places not warm.

Food/pray
Rockhoppers eat small fish called krill. They also eat squid. They also eat small fish to.

Predators
Leopard seals hunt penguins. Sharks also hun t penguins. Killer whales hunt them to.

== Babies == They nest up to 500 feet above the sea. They start mating when they are 4. When the chick is hatc hed,the male penguin cares for the chick while the female fishes and brings home food.

Other interesting facts
They live about 10 years long. They are feisty, noisy penguins. They attack anybody that bothers them.

Future
Fishing,oil spills, and global warming all threaten them. There are over 3 million of the penguins. They were once hunted for their oil, but now there are laws in place. media type="file" key="Danny-penguin.MOV"media type="file" key="lauren,penguen!!!.MOV" align="right"