One of South Africa's most important penguin colonies just got bigger

One of South Africa's most important penguin colonies just got bigger

One of South Africa’s most critical African penguin colonies has recorded a welcome increase in numbers, offering a rare piece of good news for a species facing an uncertain future. The latest annual African penguin census at Boulders in Table Mountain National Park recorded 790 breeding pairs in 2026, up from 698 breeding pairs recorded in 2025. The increase of 92 breeding pairs comes at a crucial time for the critically endangered species, wit…

One Of SA's Most Vital Penguin Colonies Just Got Bigger

[Image: Pixabay] Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town is one of the most important African penguin colonies in the country. And while these black and white birds might face an uncertain future, there is some good news: There has been an increase in numbers. The latest annual African penguin census at Boulders in Table Mountain National Park recorded 790 breeding pairs in 2026, up from 698 breeding pairs recorded in 2025, which is an increase of 92 bre…

African penguin population grows at Boulders colony

In a time when alarming declines threaten the survival of the African penguin, hopeful news emerges from the Boulders colony nestled within Table Mountain National Park, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest report from the 2026 annual African penguin census reveals a significant uptick in population, marking a crucial moment for conservationists dedicated to rescuing this critically endangered species. Utilising standardised and internationally …

African Penguins’ robust colony in the Cape

There is a robust colony of African Penguins in the Cape. That’s according to South African National Parks. SANPARKS says encouraging results were recorded from the latest report of the 2026 annual African penguin census conducted at the Boulders colony in Table Mountain National Park.   African Penguins’ robust colony in the Cape   Using standardised, internationally recognised census methods to ensure consistency and comparability, the team re…