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The African Penguin
The African Penguin

The African Penguin

Penguin in peril

Genres

Documentary

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The African penguin is the only penguin that lives on the African continent. It was known as the jackass penguin because of its donkey-like call. This film covers the life cycle of this incredible bird, fom mating to laying of eggs to hunting and the moulting cycle. Sadly, it also shows the stark reality of a bird on the road to extinction.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

57 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

03 October 2009

Country

Cast

Brian Notcutt

Brian Notcutt

Narrator

Andrew Blake

Andrew Blake

Narrator

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