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Dying breed: The charismatic seabird, which is endemic to South Africa and Namibia, has lost 97% of its population. If current trends persist, the species will be extinct in the wild by 2035. Photo: Supplied
AFRICAN PENGUINS

African penguins starving

New study finds that some SA populations are estimated to have fallen 95% in only eight years

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
African penguins, endemic to Southern Africa, are one of the most threatened seabird species globally and they face the risk of extinction in the wild by 2035. Populations have shrunk by 90% in the past 70 years, dwindling to about 8 500 breeding pairs today.
AFRICAN PENGUIN

Africa’s only penguin moves closer to extinction

The seabirds were recently moved to critically endangered status, meaning drastic action has to be taken to save them from being wiped out

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
Artificial nests increased African penguin breeding rates by 16.5%, though there is no one-size-fits-all design for them. (Supplied)
AFRICAN PENGUINS

Boosting breeding success: How artificial nests help endangered African penguins

Artificial nests increased their breeding rates by 16.5%, though there is no one-size-fits-all design for them This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get…

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read