Where Have All the Penguins Gone?

Declining Population of Chinstrap Penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula

There have been significant declines in the breeding population of chinstrap penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula due to warming conditions. Researchers traveled to Deception Island where the chinstrap's largest colony is located at Baily Head. They found that there has been at least a 50% decline in population since the 1980's.

Deception Island, Antarctica

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