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African penguins could be extinct by 2035, campaigners say | The Guardian

August 14, 2023

[Posted by Chuck Almdale, suggested by Lucien Plauzoles]

African penguins could be extinct by 2035, campaigners say
The Guardian | Annalise Murray | 10 Aug 2023
Population has declined dramatically due to overfishing and environmental changes in the Indian Ocean

Above photo from the Guardian article.

The population of African penguins [formerly known as Jackass Penguins for their vocalizations] has declined dramatically over the past 100 years. In the early 20th century, it is thought that there were probably several million breeding pairs: today, fewer than 11,000 breeding pairs remain, and the population continues to fall sharply.


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