Sanccob says an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called Bird Flu, is threatening African Penguin survival and needs urgent public support, reports Cape {town} Etc.
Sanccob says an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called Bird Flu, is threatening African Penguin survival and needs urgent public support.
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The charity marked Penguin Awareness Day on 20 January with a release at Seaforth Beach attended by Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, underscoring the partnership between conservation teams and civic leaders.
Since September 2025, Sanccob reports 23 African Penguins have tested positive and at least nine wild birds have died, raising alarm for a species already facing steep declines. Sanccob staff care for birds that often need six to 10 fish a day, a reminder that rehabilitation depends on steady funding and community backing (NovaNews).
‘Releases are more than moments, they show what is possible when leadership, science and public support work together,’ said a Sanccob representative, calling for donations to help feed birds in care. Donors who give a minimum of R150 can enter a draw for a one-night stay courtesy of The Oyster Collection.
Sanccob asks the public to report any sick or dead seabirds and not to touch them and that sightings feed a national tracking dashboard maintained by environmental authorities.
For ways to help and to report sightings, visit Sanccob’s information pages and the Department of Environment Affairs dashboard.
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