A bodyboarder from South Africa recently got a surprise when a curious penguin decided to try his board. Daily Mail posted the video on Friday, June 21, and it has to be seen to be believed! The event happened in May and recently made the rounds on social media. People can’t get enough of it!
The video shows the bodyboarder holding his board with an African penguin already standing on it. The man smiles and the penguin watches the scene from the top of the painting. In the caption, the bodyboarder said: “I had a truly unforgettable moment. He was so friendly, curious and just wanted to play on my bodyboard. I will never forget that!”
This would be such a cool experience! I’m jealous that nothing like this will ever happen to me! Daily Mail commenters all agreed that it could be the actual main character, Cody Maverick, from the film, Surf, as @tharealyaya said: “It COULD be Cody!” Several people agreed with @tazziemick who pointed out: “Have you ever thought that if he jumps up there, what’s chasing him?? Just a thought.”
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Learn more about the bodyboard penguin
The New York Post shared more about the bodyboarder’s unique experience: “Aden Kleve was teaching bodyboarding lessons at Witsand Beach in Cape Town in May when the bird fearlessly climbed and began hanging six.” They added: “The penguin proved to be a quick learner and rode a large wave with ease – as the man filming the video shouted in disbelief.”
African penguins like the one in the video are only found in South Africa. Wikipedia says: “The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the Cape penguin or South African penguin, is a species of penguin confined to the waters of southern Africa. » They feed mainly on fish, squid and octopus and are considered pursuit divers…they like to chase their food.
Adults weigh on average between 4.9 and 7.7 pounds and stand between 24 and 28 inches tall. They also have distinctive pink patches of skin above their eyes and a black facial mask. And like their cold-water relatives, their black and white tuxedo color does more than just make them look dapper. The colors act as camouflage and help them hide from predators like seals and sharks. When they swim, if you look at them from above, their black backs blend into the dark ocean water. If you look at them from below, their white belly matches the shiny surface.
A to Z Animals has stated that these penguins are listed as endangered. “African penguins are currently listed as endangered. Since 1900, when they were first recorded, their population has declined by about 99%. According to some scientists, if things don’t change, the African penguins will be extinct by 2026. African penguins are particularly important because they are what is called an indicator species. In scientific terms, this means that scientists can make reliable extrapolations about the overall health of. our marine ecosystems depending on the health of African penguins African penguins have become rare and will certainly disappear in the wild if a biodiversity management plan is not quickly designed for them. , this makes Cleves’ experience with the curious penguin even more exciting. He’s lucky to have met the penguin!
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