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Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) (Magellanics) are a species of penguins. All penguins are black and white, called counter-shading, an ideal camouflage. Being black and white makes it harder for their predators and prey to see them. When penguins are in the water, their white chests camouflage them from being seen from below against the lighter sky, and from above, their black backs help them blend into the darker blue ocean. There are 18 species of penguins, 11 of which are […]
Brief History Without a doubt, a paradise in the Southern Ocean was first sighted in 1592 by English navigator John Davis on his ship called Desire. Interestingly, the early island settlers were whalers, sealers, and penguin hunters. Later on, in 1833, Britain claimed sovereignty. Stanley was named as the capital in 1845. Initially, sheep farming on the islands became the leading economy. Currently, the Island’s primary source of income is through fishing, tourism, and agriculture. In addition, there have been […]