Walkers waddle for penguins
Bendigo Conservation Group believes that if the penguins are not saved, they will be extinct by 2035.
Several people were seen wiggling and waddling for the endangered African penguin at Southport Beach on Sunday.
Bendigo Conservation Group’s (BCG) chairperson, Joan Gallagher, said the walk was an annual event hosted to raise funds for the organisation.
She said the walk also raised awareness about the plight of penguins.
“If these delightful little birds are not saved, they will be extinct by 2035. There has recently been some good news that some of the areas where these penguins live are protected, so we are happy to hear that, but we can do more,” she said.
She added that the birds must be given space to breathe and be happy.
Before the walk, Gallagher gave walkers facts about penguins.
She said a group of penguins in the water is called a raft, and when they are on land, they are referred to as a waddle.
“The black and white tuxedo look is a form of clever camouflage called countershading. The penguin’s steadfast dedication and cooperative nature symbolise reassurance in harsh climates. They rely on each other for warmth and survival, demonstrating the power of unity and mutual support,” she said.
Meanwhile, some of the attendees were rewarded for participating.
Prizes such as massage vouchers, breakfast vouchers and more were won.
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