African penguins at Boulders Beach are now "Critically Endangered" amid population decline.

On November 1, 2024, a photo captured the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, South Africa, now classified as "Critically Endangered" by the IUCN. Over the past century, their population has plummeted by 97%, with fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs remaining. Main threats include competition from commercial fisheries and climate change. Conservationists are urging stronger protections and legal action against the South African government to safeguard the species.

November 02, 2024
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