The rockhopper penguin is named for its ability to hop from rock to rock in order to scale a cliff to a safe breeding site. Once a pair has established a territory, the male and female will aggressively defend it from intruders, including other penguins and predators such as birds of prey and rats.
Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes chrysocome
Fact File
Where to see them: Wings of the World
Height: 1.5 to 2 ft
Weight: 4.5 to 9.5 lbs
Habitat: Ocean, rocky cliffs, grassland and coastal shores
Diet: Krill, crustaceans, fish, and squid
Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable)Video
