Penguins! Do you know, there are several different types of penguins in the world, not just what we watch on our television or shows on a daily basis?! Yes, you heard us right! Amongst those we watch, most of them are different from each other. Penguins have always been among the fascinating birds to humans, given their appearance, looks, and unique characteristics.

Today, let us know all about these different types of penguins, their species and characteristics, and more!

Spheniscidae: Their Origin, Species, and More:

Before we learn about all types of penguins famous globally, let us first introduce their origin and species. Penguins belong to the family Spheniscidae, which belongs to aquatic, flightless birds. They are popular birds in cold climatic regions, specifically native to the southern hemisphere. Many believe that the penguins originated near Antarctica’s temperate zones. However, besides Antarctic penguin species, few also suggest that they may have originated in and around Australia and New Zealand zones too. However, the majority of the population of penguins are found near these countries, besides others such as Chile, Angola, South Africa, etc.

There are around 17 species of penguins in the Southern Hemisphere, where most types of these birds currently reside in Antarctica.

20 Different Types of Penguins are there in the world and Where They Iive:

Now let us go ahead and explore all kinds of penguins lists, their breeds in the world. So here we go with the different popular types of penguin species!

1. African Penguin:

African Penguin looks quite unique and cuter than its other variants, and unlike most birds, it is not found in heavy cold temperate zones. These penguins are covered in white, black, and grey waterproof feathers and are primarily located on the African coast. They have a sharp and very pointed beak and are among the very smallest in size compared to other species. Their height ranges from around 24 to 27 inches, and they can weigh anywhere around 4-11 pounds. The lifespan of these penguins is about ten to fifteen years. They belong to demersus species.