Manly's Penguin Colony in Crisis Manly's Penguin Colony on Sydney's northern beaches is facing a crisis that threatens its very survival.
Home to over 5,000 Little Penguins, it is one of the largest and most iconic breeding grounds for these charismatic birds in Australia.
However, their numbers have been declining at an alarming rate, with some estimates suggesting up to 20% fewer penguins are being born each year.