Part of Wild Republic's menagerie of cool animal puppets, this large full-body African penguin puppet is perfect for anyone who loves penguins -- or putting on puppet shows! Just slip your hand inside the pocket on his back, and you can control his mouth and make him say all kinds of gnarly things! Measuring a full 17" long including his cute little pointy tail, this African penguin puppet has soft black and white plush fur with pink around his eyes, a gray stripe on his beak, and little black spots on his belly. This unusual tuxedoed bird is sure to be the star of any puppet show!
About the African Penguin
Of the 17 species of penguins, the African penguin is the only one to live on the continent of Africa. Like other penguins, this species is somewhat clumsy on land. In the water it gracefully uses its wings as flippers, propelling itself up to 15 miles per hour. It typically dives to depths of over 30 meters (more than 90 feet!) and can stay underwater for as long as two minutes. African penguins hunt a variety of fish including mackerel, herring, and anchovies.