African penguins are often called the “donkey penguin” because their calls sound so similar to that of a donkey! What do you think it sounds like? 🐧🔊 📹: Georgia Aquarium #AfricanPenguin #Penguin #SoundOn #Fascinating | Animal Planet

During mating season, male African penguins produce a loud, distinctive song similar to a donkey’s bray, giving them their nickname “jackass penguins.” #NatGeoExplorer David Reby hypothesizes longer vocalizations are meant to show off stronger respiratory capacity, reflecting superior diving and foraging ability, to attract mates. His team recorded and analyzed male penguins’ songs and dives to test their theory and illuminate the iconic call of this endangered species. The National Geographic S

1.9K views · 54 reactions | Did you know that African penguins are an indicator species?  These flightless, yet feisty, seabirds are sentinels of the health of our ocean ecosystems. The health of the penguin colonies directly reflects the health of their habitat, which in today’s climate is rapidly declining. Check out African Penguin NOOW to learn how YOU can help the African penguin and our environment!  | Two Oceans Aquarium | Facebook