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Emperor Penguins
August 31 , 2023
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- A recent study conducted by researchers from the British Antarctic Survey reveals that emperor penguins are facing a grave threat of “quasi extinction” due to a rapid reduction in sea ice.
- They are the iconic symbol of Antarctica ecosystem.
- The study found that colonies of emperor penguins failed to breed at an unprecedented level.
- The study predicts that if current global warming trends continue, 90% of emperor penguins could be “quasi extinct” by the end of the century.
- Emperor penguins rely entirely on stable sea ice ("land-fast" ice) for breeding and nurturing their young.
- The shrinking sea ice caused early abandonment of breeding sites is preventing chicks from developing waterproof feathers.
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