South Africa is standing up against commercial fishing, particularly in locations that are a hotspot for penguin breeding ...

BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB have pushed for stronger legal protections, leading to the creation of new no-fishing zones ...

Once numbering in the millions, the African penguin is essential for sustaining coastal ecosystems, but the species is now on ...

The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), fondly nicknamed the “jackass penguin” due to its donkey-like bray, is found only ...

And one of those faves -- one of the top birds in the entire people’s penguin choice awards -- was a resident at the Pueblo ...

As the world marks World Penguin Day, South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting one of its most iconic yet critically endangered species -- the African penguin.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on April 25 observed World Penguin Day to celebrate the ...

April 25 marked a new celebration of World Penguin Day to highlight these birds' environmental role, raising awareness of the ...

African penguins are on the edge of extinction with some experts warning that they could disappear by 2026 if trends continue. Overfishing, climate change and oil spillages have had the biggest impact ...

Penguin Day promotes understanding of their role in the environment, encourages learning about their lives, and raises ...