News Northern Rockhopper Penguin

Sun, 05/02/2012

A survey to assess the penguins’ population has started. The latest counts suggest the breeding population hasn’t suffered as much as anticipated.

Wed, 11/05/2011

400 penguins remain in the rehabilitation centre on Tristan as their feathers are still in too poor condition for release.

Wed, 13/04/2011

More equipment arrives on Tristan to help save the oiled penguins.

Mon, 11/04/2011

The first rockhopper penguins are washed at the newly erected wash-bay facility.

Thu, 07/04/2011

Experts arrive on Tristan to help save thousands of Northern Rockhopper Penguins affected by the oil spill.

Tue, 05/04/2011

On this page you can follow progress of the number of penguins leaving the 'rehab' centre and returning to the wild.

Tue, 05/04/2011

The first 24 penguins of more than 3,600 admitted to the 'rehab centre' have been released back to the wild.

Fri, 01/04/2011

The Nightingale Island disaster fighting fund will be used to help the penguins and other wildlife affected by the oil.

Fri, 25/03/2011

A penguin rehabilitation centre has been set up on the main island of Tristan da Cunha, as fears grow that more than 10,000 have been hit by oil.

Wed, 23/03/2011

Where's Andrew TV arrived on Nightingale Island on March 23, 2011. This is what he saw.

Mon, 21/03/2011

Hundreds of oiled penguins have been found following a substantial oil leak from a grounded cargo vessel on Nightingale Island, Tristan da Cunha