Q. What is the IUCN status of the "Humboldt Penguin", that was making up news recently?
Answer: Vulnerable
Notes: The IUCN status of the "Humboldt Penguin" is "Vulnerable". Humboldt Penguin is a South American penguin mainly housed in the Pinguino de Humbold National Reserve in Chile. Eighty per cent of the world's Humboldt Penguin population lives in the protected area of Chile. Mumbai’s Byculla Zoo has announced the addition of two new Humboldt penguin chicks this year. There are already seven adult Humboldt penguins at Byculla Zoo.
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