On the brink, the plight of the African penguin

On the brink, the plight of the African penguin

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Biology

11th Grade - University

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African Penguins, also known as Jackass Penguins due to their donkey-like sounds, are small birds found on Africa's southwestern coast. They face extinction in 15 years due to population decline caused by commercial fishing competition, human development, poaching, and oil spills. These penguins are pursuit divers, primarily eating fish and squid, but must travel further to find food due to these threats.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Where are African Penguins primarily found?

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What is the expected time frame for the extinction of African Penguins if their population decline continues?

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