nyone visiting the popular penguin colony at Boulders Beach would be forgiven for thinking that these birds are doing well. There are always many birds around on the beach, and the cute fluffy chicks begging their parents for food make for a perfect tourist stop. The reality, however, is not as rosy. The African Penguin population has decreased by over 60% in the last 30 years, prompting a status of Endangered. The most recent census in South Africa showed a paltry 10 000 pairs, a far cry from 150 000 in the 1950s and
Not-so-happy feet
Oct 28, 2022
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