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South Africa: Land of the Penguins

Season 3 Episode 303 | 26m 46s

Explorer Richard Wiese travels to South Africa and discovers the charm of Capetown’s penguins. Richard visits the S. African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) to learn how sea birds are rehabilitated. See how these endangered penguins are given a new lease on life.

Aired: 10/25/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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