If you thought that penguins were only found in Antarctica, then you thought wrong! Being biased, I would suggest that the most spectacular place to see them is undoubtedly the White Continent, however these comical birds are also found in South America, South Africa as well as in New Zealand and Australia/Tasmania. The most northerly breed is the Galapagos Penguin, and well, you can guess where you'd find that little fella!
To list the common names of all 17 species, they are: Emperor, King, Gentoo,
Adelie, Chinstrap, Yellow-eyed, Macaroni, Royal, Erected-crested, Snares, Fiordland, Rockhopper, Magellanic, Humboldt, African, Galapagos and Little.
Talking of which, a kindly friend brought round a bottle of Australian Little Penguin wine recently (knowing my interest in all things penguin!) - very drinkable it was too.....
A great website for further in-depth information on penguin species and where to find them (particularly if like me you're not a biologist) is here.
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