{"product_id":"african-penguin-patch","title":"African Penguin Patch","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFound only along the coasts of South Africa and Namibia, the African penguin (\u003cem\u003eSpheniscus demersus\u003c\/em\u003e) is known for its distinctive black-and-white \"tuxedo\" markings and the pink patches of bare skin above its eyes. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnce numbering in the millions, the species has suffered a devastating decline. Its global population has dropped nearly 80% over the last three decades, and in 2024 it was classified from Endangered to Critically Endangered, making it the first penguin species to reach that classification. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDesigned by \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dem.buck\/\"\u003eDemi Bucklow\u003c\/a\u003e, this patch design was first hand-sketched before being digitised. A small tribute to a bird that's become an urgent symbol of South Africa's marine conservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize: 6.5cm tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStitch on patch requiring a needle and black thread\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trekpatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48897668808857,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5151\/5033\/files\/African_Penguin_Patch.png?v=1787046847","url":"https:\/\/trekpatch.com\/products\/african-penguin-patch","provider":"trekpatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}