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Emperor Penguins 'Marching to Extinction' If We Don't Tackle Climate Change
About Penguins
Penguins are a family of 17 to 19 species of birds that live primarily in the Southern Hemisphere. They include the tiny
blue penguins of Australia and New Zealand, the majestic emperor penguins of Antarctica and king penguins found on many
sub- Antarctic islands, the endangered African penguin and the GalĆ”pagos penguināthe only penguin to be found north of
the equator.
Effects of Climate Change
Climate change is a growing concern for penguins that live in Antarcticaāthe emperor penguin and the Adelie penguin.
These species depend on sea ice for access to food and for places to breed. But the sea ice has been disappearing, and
penguin populations along with it. A 2008 WWF study estimated that 50% of the emperor penguins and 75% of the Adelie
penguins will likely decline or disappear if global average temperatures rise above pre-industrial levels by just 2
degrees Cāa scenario that could be reached in less than 40 years.
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