African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) on the protected Dyer Island in South Africa (00003510)

African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) on the protected Dyer Island in South Africa

Description: The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is native to Dyer Island in South Africa. The island is home to a variety of seabirds and is an important breeding ground for this endangered species. Learn more about the island's history and the protected status that preserves its unique flora and fauna.

Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa

Date of Capture: 13.05.2001