On the brink, the plight of the african penguin

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 overfishing, habitat loss, poaching, and oil spills. These factors force them to travel further for food, threatening their survival.

What is the nickname of the African Penguin and why?

• Dancing Penguin, due to its unique dance

• Jackass Penguin, due to its donkey-like sounds

• Donkey Penguin, because it looks like a donkey

• Singing Penguin, because it sings like a bird

Where can African Penguins be found?

• Eastern coast of Africa

• Northern coast of Africa

• Western coast of Africa

• Southwestern coast of Africa

What is one of the main threats to the African Penguin's food supply?

• Lack of breeding grounds

• Predators

• Commercial fishing

• Climate change

Which human activities are affecting the African Penguin population?

• Urban development and poaching

• Fishing and farming

• Deforestation and mining

• Tourism and agriculture

What is the predicted timeline for the extinction of African Penguins if their population decline continues?

• 15 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years