Martine Viljoen on Instagram: "African Penguin Awareness Day 🐧 Today started in the most meaningful way possible, by @sanccob releasing 11 rehabilitated penguins back into the wild! A powerful reminder of the collective dedication, care and coordination from rangers, rehabbers, volunteers, conservation partners and the public, towards giving these endangered African penguins a second chance. Every release symbolises hope, hope for these 11 penguins and for the future of their species."

The Florida Aquarium on Instagram: "It’s International African Penguin Awareness Day! 🐧 Did you know they can swim up to 12 mph and dive over 400 feet deep when hunting fish! 🎣 Sadly, their populations have dropped by nearly 98% since the 1900s, making them an endangered species in need of protection. 💔 Here’s how you can help: 🐟 Supporting sustainable seafood choices ♻️ Reducing plastic waste 🌊 Backing marine conservation programs 🐧 Spreading awareness about African penguins Every action

History Photographed on Instagram: "In 2018, a BBC Earth film crew working on the nature documentary series Dynasties rescued a group of emperor penguins trapped in an icy ravine in Antarctica. ⁠ ⁠ The crew's decision to intervene went against the typical rule of non-interference but was ultimately supported by the series narrator, David Attenborough.⁠ ⁠ Credit: @bbcearth"