Sex and Age Differences in Activity Budgets in a Population of Captive African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus).

The African penguin () is an endangered species that continues to experience population decline. Understanding the behavior of this species is a critical step in the conservation efforts to prevent their extinction. A comprehensive activity budget of this species has yet to be conducted in any captive population, which are critical for the Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding programs.