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African Penguins in Peril

10,000 Birds

On the mainland they face predation from domestic cats, dogs, genets, mongoose and Cape Gulls which steal their chicks and eggs. Sharks, Cape Fur Seals and even Killer Whales will prey on them in the ocean. Part of the 3,000 strong penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Cape Town.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. Sea lion mothers wail when watching their babies being eaten by killer whales. A Grateful Whale. In December 2005 a 50-foot, 50-ton, female humpback whale got tangled in crab lines and was in danger of drowning.

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