Category: Antarctica
Explore Antarctica’s endangered species, including emperor penguins and blue whales, facing threats from climate change and habitat loss.
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Climate Crisis in Antarctica: Meet the Animals in Danger
🐧Penguins Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) “Near Threatened” by the IUCN, it faces increasing risks due to the loss of sea ice, which is essential for its reproduction. In 2023, 20% of colonies experienced reproductive failures due to early ice melt, resulting in the death of thousands of chicks. (Reuters) Each year, the fragile rhythm of… Read more