The African penguin has officially been classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, putting them one step away from becoming extinct in the wild. Having lost over 97% of their population, African penguins may become extinct in less than a decade. What are the main drivers of their decline? Commercial fishing depletes populations of sardines and anchovies, their main source of food, leaving them hungry and making it harder for them to breed. Current no-take zones have failed to adequately pr

459K views · 9K reactions | Waddling in a winter wonderland  Emperor penguins are attentive mates...really. After pairing up for the season, they'll follow each other around the nesting colony. 懶 #antarcticvibes #wildlife | Discovery | Facebook

14M views · 251K reactions | A breathtaking dive  Filmed for the very first time by Bertie Gregory, emperor penguin chicks leap off a 50-foot ice cliff to take their first swim in the Antarctic waters. Learn more about this behavior: https://on.natgeo.com/3TWPVVL And stay tuned for more: “Secrets of the Penguins” is coming in 2025! #ourHOME | National Geographic | Facebook