Urgent Conservation Alert 

African penguins, who inhabit the coastal areas and islands of South Africa and Namibia, are facing extinction by 2035 unless immediate action is taken. The colonies around South Africa are home to 90% of the African penguin population. 

Conservation groups BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob are stepping up their efforts to protect their vital feeding grounds through legal action.

With a staggering 97% decline in their population over the last century, these iconic birds are struggling due to competition with commercial fishing boats. Biologically meaningful fishing closures in areas are crucial for their survival, as highlighted by ongoing litigation against Minister Barbara Creecy’s office.

To get involved visit https://sanccob.co.za/news/save-the-african-penguin/ or to donate visit https://www.birdlife.org.za/african-penguin-conservation/ 

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