Lights, camera, action!
The camera traps have been up since November now, and I’ve kept you all waiting for some photos for too long! First the set up: the cameras are in security boxes mounted on wooden poles which were ...
Getting started!
I’m excited to let you all know that I have purchased my camera traps for this project! After talking to colleagues I decided to get Ltl Acorn cameras, as they are good quality and there is a suppl...
Fully funded!
I wanted to say a BIG thank you to all the generous backers who helped us to reach our target funding! All the donations, large and small helped us reach our goal just in time!I have been blown awa...
Happy Spring Day!
For those of you in the northern hemisphere , September means that you're heading into autumn, but in South Africa, 1 September is always seen as the first day of spring. It is getting warmer and t...
African Penguin Olympians
With all the hype about the Olympics, the penguins have jumped on the bandwagon too…They may not be the best at running, clocking up only 5.3 km/h (measured in captivity)… …but the...
Fun with penguin crafts
For a bit of fun on #WaddleWednesday (and with Christmas just 4 months away), we thought it might be fun to show you how to include penguins in your holiday celebrations! You will ne...
Project deadline extended!
We have decided to extend the project deadline until the end of August to give us more time to reach our target. So please help us get there by sharing with your friends and family!We're just under...
African Penguin predators
One of the reasons African penguins breed on islands is due to their inaccessibility for mainland mammalian predators. As our project aims to establish a mainland colony, the possible presence of,...
Learn about African Penguins
The African Penguin used to be known as the Jackass Penguin because of the donkey-like braying sound it makes during mating season. However, three other penguin species make a similar sound. So the...