VOICED : African penguins in peril as race for climate deal quickens

The video discusses the rapid decline of African Penguins in Cape Town, highlighting a 98% population loss since the 1930s. The main causes are identified as the scarcity of sardines and anchovies, with debates on whether overfishing or climate change is to blame. Conservation efforts include establishing new colonies closer to food sources and rehabilitating penguins. The future of the species remains uncertain, requiring continued efforts from scientists and nature enthusiasts.

What is the current percentage of the original African Penguin population compared to the 1930s?

• 25%

• 2%

• 10%

• 50%

What are the main food sources for African Penguins that have become scarce?

• Krill and plankton

• Sardines and anchovies

• Squid and octopus

• Crabs and shrimp

Which two factors are debated as causes for the decline in fish stocks?

• Disease and predators

• Overfishing and climate change

• Tourism and urban development

• Pollution and habitat destruction

What is one proposed solution to help save the African Penguins?

• Establishing a colony closer to food sources

• Increasing tourism

• Building artificial reefs

• Introducing new predators

What is the role of rehabilitation centers in the conservation of African Penguins?

• To breed penguins in captivity

• To release rehabilitated birds back into the wild

• To conduct genetic research

• To relocate penguins to zoos