We have learnt a lot about penguins. African penguins (Jackass penguins) are now found breeding on the mainland of South Africa instead of islands because of the drop in food supply.
An African or Jackass penguin
The great white sharks are being
killed. Now there are too many seals and they are eating the fish and so there is
none left for the penguins. They have come to the mainland where there is a better
supply of food. People have realised that they should be protected. In places
like Betty's Bay and Boulders they are being protected.
The South African National foundation for the
Conservation of Coastal birds, SANCCOB cares for
sick and oiled penguins. They are rehabilitated and returned to the sea.
Slowly the number of penguins is increasing.
Read what we have researched.
Written by: Sara and Sarah
Photograph of an African Penguin at Boulders Beach
courtesy Jeremy Jowell. Visit Jeremy's website
We have obtained permission to use all the
photographs in these pages. You will find the acknowledgements on each page.
Breeding
* Betty's Bay * Boulders * Interesting Facts * Stories * Jackass Penguins