african penguins

Safeguarding the Future of African Penguins

African penguins, known for their cute waddles and funny calls, are in big trouble. Their numbers have dropped by 97%,…

2 months ago

A Historical Perspective of the Penguin Catastrophe

The African Penguin population has declined by more than half in the last decade, with only about 31,700 individuals left…

5 months ago

Nurturing African Penguins: A Conservation Call from SANCCOB

SANCCOB is a critical conservation organization in Cape Town that runs the Chick Rearing Unit (CRU) to protect African penguin…

7 months ago

A Tragedy in the Sanctuary: The unexpected threat to endangered African Penguins

In the tranquil De Hoop Nature Reserve, conservationists Christina Hagen and Katta Ludynia discovered the lifeless bodies of 11 African…

8 months ago

An Unexpected Adversary in De Hoop Nature Reserve

In De Hoop Nature Reserve, a honey badger breached the defense surrounding the African penguin colony and killed 11 penguins.…

8 months ago

The Trailblazing Effort: Averting the Looming Extinction of African Penguins

The African Penguin Conservation Effort is a collaboration between the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) and CapeNature to save…

12 months ago

A Celebration of Art and Community: Penguin-Themed Pedestrian Crossing in Simon’s Town

The PenguinThemed Pedestrian Crossing in Simon's Town, South Africa is a lively public art display featuring the town's beloved African…

1 year ago

Saving African Penguins from Extinction: The Urgent Fight for Survival

African penguins are on the brink of extinction, and if current trends continue, more than 500 breeding pairs could disappear…

1 year ago