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African Penguins in Peril

10,000 Birds

An African Penguin peers protectively around its fluffy chick. Today, there are more than 3,000 birds at this accessible colony and they are protected by fences and stiff fines for human disturbance. In 2009 the population was recorded as 20,699 pairs. Part of the 3,000 strong penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Cape Town.

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