Bleak future for Emperor penguins
The world’s largest penguins could be pushed to the brink of extinction by the end of this century due to the melting of Antarctic sea ice caused by global climate change, scientists have said.
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Emperor penguins face extinction
Emperor penguins, whose long treks across Antarctic ice to mate have been immortalised by Hollywood, are heading towards extinction, scientists say.
Based on predictions of sea ice extent from climate change models, the penguins are likely to see their numbers plummet by 95% by 2100.
VIDEO: The future of the polar bear is under threat
There are claims that global warming is destroying polar bears’ ability to find food to survive. Scoop
Skinny whales point to perils of global warming
When two anorexic creatures appeared from over the horizon in the waters of Laguna San Ignacio, off Mexico’s Baja California last January, William Megill was quick to identify them.
‘Catastrophic’ melt threat to polar life
Data showing Arctic sea ice may reach its lowest level on record this summer underscores the need for governments to speed up talks on a new climate pact, says the Worldwide Fund for Nature.
Climate change causing UK birds to lay eggs early
Conservationists worry that common species of British birds could emerge before suitable food is available
Climate change causing UK birds to lay eggs early | Environment | guardian.co.uk.
