Table 4. Total dives, number of prey captures, proportion of successful dives and average rate of activity (Mean VeDBA, g) for African penguins (N = 14) equipped with video cameras.
Individuals foraged alone or in the presence of other seabirds or multi-heterospecific groups (i.e. combination of seabirds, sharks and tuna).
| Predator presence | Total dives (% total dives) | Total prey caught | Proportion successful dives (%) | Mean VeDBA (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 3,274 (59) | 657 | 11.6 | 0.15 ± 0.01 |
| Seabird | 1,648 (30) | 1373 | 44.2 | 0.20 ± 0.01 |
| Multi-heterospecific | 589 (11) | 451 | 41.1 | 0.19 ± 0.01 |