Emperor penguins in the Antarctic are suffering a “catastrophic” breeding failure as the region’s sea ice vanishes, pointing to a grim future for a species highly susceptible to the impacts of climate, a new study has found. Researchers used satellite imagery to find that chicks in four out of five emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colonies […]
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Emperor penguins: thousands of chicks in Antarctica die due to record-low sea ice levels
Thousands of emperor penguin chicks across four colonies in Antarctica are believed to have died because of record-low sea ice levels that caused a “catastrophic breeding failure” in late 2022, according to new research. Analysis of satellite images showed the break-up of usually stable sea ice and the disappearance of the colonies at a time […]
Urgent Measures Needed to Prevent Extinction of African Penguins
A dire warning has been issued: the African penguins, who once flourished along the southern African coastlines, are perilously close to extinction. If immediate and comprehensive measures are not taken to address the factors driving their decline, these iconic birds could vanish by 2035. The rapid decline in their numbers is a stark reminder of […]
Scientists: Fishing boats compete with whales and penguins for Antarctic krill
Two huge fishing vessels make their way through the icy waters of the Southern Ocean, passing among a pod of dozens of whales while slowly hauling on board bulging nets hundreds of meters long. The scene recalls a bygone era before commercial whaling was banned. Now, however, the vessels are not fishing whales but whale […]
New Extinct Little Penguin Species Discovered
Researchers in New Zealand have discovered the fossilized remains of a new species of the extinct little penguin. The new species of penguin was discovered after scientists examined two penguin skulls. One belonged to an adult and the other to a juvenile member of the newly identified species. The extinct species is related to the […]
Baby Penguin Got Lost in the Crowd Due to Its Curiosity
Gratifying curiosity is natural for toddlers — both humans and animals. It’s normal for children to question everything they see in their surroundings. Sometimes they will focus on one object until they lose interest in it. Kids would really go anywhere to find answers. Every day is a mini adventure. The earlier years are the […]
Australian scientists observe ‘rapid’ decline in Adélie penguin numbers off Antarctic coast
Scientists at the Australian Antarctic Division have recorded a severe decline in a population of Adélie penguins off the east Antarctic coast. Long-term monitoring has revealed a 43% drop over a decade in the number of birds that breed across 52 islands near the Mawson research station. The scientists say the decline is a stark […]
This little penguin can waddle easily again thanks to his custom-made boots
Lucas, a San Diego Zoo penguin with a chronic condition called “bumblefoot” that makes walking painful, can now waddle and hop with ease again thanks to a new pair of orthopedic boots. “‘Bumblefoot’ is a word we use for pododermatitis in birds,” meaning inflammation of the skin of the foot, Dr. Beth Bicknese, senior veterinarian […]