‘Critically endangered’ African penguins just want peace and food

Conservationists and veterinarians are worried current efforts aren't sufficient to stop the decline of the African Penguin.

‘Critically endangered’ African penguins just want peace and foodConservationists and veterinarians are worried current efforts aren't sufficient to stop the decline of the African Penguin. Image: RODGER BOSCH / AFP

Once caught and placed with care into a cardboard box, the small feathered animals are sent to a specialist hospital for treatment. But the biggest threat is nutrition, says Allison Kock, a marine biologist with the South African National Parks. The South African Pelagic Fishing Industry Association says the impact of the fishing industry on penguin food sources is just a small fraction.

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