Manly’s penguin colony is precarious. What would it take to save it?
The little penguin colony in Manly is facing significant challenges, with only 15 breeding pairs returning each year. Despite their long-standing presence in the area, their population remains stable but precarious due to various threats. Urban development, predation, and food instability are among the factors jeopardizing their survival.
- ▪There are only 15 breeding pairs of little penguins nesting in Manly each year.
- ▪The population has remained stable but is vulnerable to threats like predation and habitat loss.
- ▪Urban development is removing the rocky habitats that little penguins rely on for nesting.
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