Claudio Velasquez-Rojas

The African penguin is the only penguin species in Africa. Their clumsy demeanour has seen them called the Charlie Chaplins of the bird world. But they are struggling to escape extinction. Despite the protection of their breeding islands, numbers fall. Scientists race to find the answers for the staggering decline. Is there a glimmer of hope for the African Chaplin?

In this series we explore the unknown corners of Africa, delving past the fame of the Big Five we uncover a treasure trove of Hidden Kingdoms, fertile ecosystems are brimming with natural secrets.

Our planet consists of seemingly countless seas and oceans, but so far many of their mysteries remain unexplored. Africa's underwater cameras dive deeper than ever before to explore the treasure trove of fauna, flora and vital ecosystems that live in the sea.