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African penguins on Boulders Beach, South Africa
Hey there, neighbours
The hours between sunset and sunrise are prime dining time for 3,000 of this residential area's denizens. So if you're lucky enough to live by this unique beach southeast of Cape Town, step out at twilight and see the neighbours. But you probably won't want to join them for a bite to eat unless whole raw fish is your fancy. That's right, African penguins and people practically live next door to each other here on the famed Boulders Beach. The arrangement is an exception made by these increasingly rare birds, most of which shun the mainland to breed on tiny islets along the South African and Namibian coasts. But the Boulders bunch seem content sticking around to delight tourists and locals alike.
Hey there, neighbours
The hours between sunset and sunrise are prime dining time for 3,000 of this residential area's denizens. So if you're lucky enough to live by this unique beach southeast of Cape Town, step out at twilight and see the neighbours. But you probably won't want to join them for a bite to eat unless whole raw fish is your fancy. That's right, African penguins and people practically live next door to each other here on the famed Boulders Beach. The arrangement is an exception made by these increasingly rare birds, most of which shun the mainland to breed on tiny islets along the South African and Namibian coasts. But the Boulders bunch seem content sticking around to delight tourists and locals alike.
Residing in a city home that's home to almost 5 million people, these penguins seem content to share the space with humans.
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