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Artificial nests a welcome boost

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23 Oct 2024

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Artificial nests can increase breeding rates of endangered African penguins, a Nelson Mandela University-led study has found. The international team of researchers from South Africa and the UK found that artificial nests outperformed natural nests and increased breeding output by 16.5%. Pictured is an African Penguin and double-layered ceramic artificial nest. Read the full story on page 7. Photo: Lorien Pichegru

Artificial nests a welcome boost

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23 Oct 2024

Artificial nests can increase breeding rates of endangered African penguins, a Nelson Mandela University-led study has found. The international team of researchers from South Africa and the UK found that artificial nests outperformed natural nests and increased breeding output by 16.5%. Pictured is an African Penguin and double-layered ceramic artificial nest. Read the full story on page 7. Photo: Lorien Pichegru

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