CAPE TOWN- Three conservation groups have launched a campaign to highlight the plight of African Penguins.
The endangered birds are struggling to survive as a result of a shortage of food sources.
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According to a study, their breeding pairs have fallen below 10,000. SANCCOB, BirdLife South Africa and Blue Marine groups want to save the species.
There's now an online petition with at least 13,000 signatures.
African Penguins expert Professor Lorien Pichegru spoke to eNCA