African Penguins on Dyer Island: An Endangered Species in South Africa (00000589)
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Description: The African penguin, also known as the Black-footed penguin or Spheniscus demersus, is an endangered species. These fascinating birds breed on Dyer Island in the Western Cape, South Africa. In the past, the island was a place of horror, as seal and penguin hunters roamed its shores. Fortunately, the island is now a protected area where conservationists and biologists work to protect the local flora and fauna.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 12.05.2000