The critically-endangered African penguin, endemic to South Africa and Namibia, risks being wiped out by 2035 if no action is taken🐧 ECRNewsWatch
The critically-endangered African penguin, endemic to South Africa and Namibia, risks being wiped out by 2035 if no action is taken, said Environment Minister Barbara Creecy in a press conference.
The little black and white bird, which waddles awkwardly on land but turns into a fast-swimming torpedo in the water, has suffered a drastic decline in numbers. Diseases and extreme weather events, like heavy rains that wash away nests and chicks have too taken a toll, according to experts.
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