Colony numbers have been declining.
Their survival depends on strong relationships.
Few work harder at that
than these two.
The perfect pair.
The poster penguins for monogamy.
Meet the Bougainvilleas.
They're around twelve years old.
Middle-aged for penguins.
And they have been together most of their adult lives.
This couple knows how to build the colony better than anyone.
But before they get down to business, they need a good home.
The Bougainvilleas have learned a secret.
In Simon's Town,
the closer to humans, the safer the nest.
But not too close.
The best part of living with giants,
they scare predators away.
Dangerous animals don't get the same backstage pass that penguins do.
Nevertheless, penguin housing is first come, first served.
And the Bougainvilleas already know the best nest around.
They've raised a dozen penguins… right here in this bush.
If something works, why change it?
It's one of the coolest spots in the neighborhood.
Crucial in this African heat.
But just 'cause they've been coming here for years,
doesn't mean they own the place.
At least that's how this grumpy young loner sees it.
He doesn't have love or a shady place to chill.
He wants what they have.
Don't let the cute faces fool you.
The Bougainvilleas are prepared to defend their turf.
And…
it's two against one.
The Bougainvilleas have the upper hand…
for now.
But the loner leaves them a clear message.
He's not done causing trouble.