The African penguin is the only penguin species in Africa. Their clumsy demeanor has seen them called the Charlie Chaplins of the bird world. Despite the protection of their breeding islands, their numbers continue to fall. They are struggling to escape extinction. Scientists race to find the answers to the staggering decline. Is there a glimmer of hope for the African Chaplin?

The African penguin is the only penguin species in Africa. Their clumsy demeanor has seen them called the Charlie Chaplins of the bird world. Despite the protection of their breeding islands, their numbers continue to fall. They are struggling to escape extinction. Scientists race to find the answers to the staggering decline. Is there a glimmer of hope for the African Chaplin?