'Chinstrap Penguin facts: they wear HELMETS

02:59 Aug 28
'Chinstrap penguins are some of the only penguin species with a white face. They have a  line of black across their chin so it looks like they wear helmets! Learn more chinstrap penguin facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files! These little birds live in Antarctica among other places and are the most populous of all the penguin species - they\'re also supposedly some of the most aggressive! Chinstraps make the nests out of pebbles. Babies are born during the warmest parts of the year (which are technically winter in the northern hemisphere). The chicks are raised in groups called a creche and they\'ll take to the water once they\'ve grown enough to live on their own not returning to the breeding grounds for a few years.  Scientific Name: Pygoscelis antarcticus Range: Antarctica, Southern Africa and South America, New Zealand Size: 25 inches (64cm) tall and weigh anywhere from 7 to 14 (3-6kg) pounds depending on the time of year Diet: krill and fish Lifespan: 20 years  ✨ Animal Fact Files Patreon Supporters get early access to videos, get their video requests moved to the top of our request list, and more! ✨  

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