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Apr 27
18m 58s

On the Brink: The Fight to Protect Afric...

Dr. Robin Ganzert
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In this special International Penguin Day episode of Robin’s Nest, we travel to South Africa’s coastline to meet CJ Havemann, Centre Manager of SANCCOB’s Gqeberha facility, one of the world’s most critical lifelines for the endangered African penguin. From oil spills to habitat loss, African penguins face mounting threats pushing them closer to extinction. B ... Show More
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