Rehabilitation course to help African penguins
The Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) team recently travelled to Cape Town to attend an African penguin rehabilitation course at SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds)."We were welcomed by an incredible team of staff and volunteers who guided us through the entire process - from food preparation to bird handling and feeding penguins and other seabirds," said OCN.
One of the most impressive moments was helping to clean up penguins affected by a local oil spill.
"Seeing first-hand the dedication and expertise that goes into rescuing these birds made it clear how important rehabilitation efforts are."
With African penguins now classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, organisations like SANCCOB are essential to their survival.
"We are incredibly grateful for this experience and look forward to applying our knowledge at our own newly established African penguin sanctuary in Namibia."