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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