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The African penguin is a unique bird that lives in the waters on the southern coast of Africa. While most people associate penguins only with Antarctica, there are actually several species of penguins that live in the warmer waters of South America and Africa. They are well adapted to their marine habitat and have a streamlined body, webbed feet, and dense waterproof feathers. Unfortunately,
their population has declined significantly due to human activities, and they are now an endangered species with only about 13,000 breeding pairs remaining in the wild. While not yet extinct the number of the African penguin has been declining in recent years and it is classified as “endangered”. Conservation efforts are being made to protect and restore their habitat, and African Penguins also play a significant role in human culture as beloved symbols of South Africa.