Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them

The birds moult to protect themselves, but in a warming world, it could be endangering them.

25 Feb, 10:01 — 25 Feb, 10:41

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Why this matters

Emperor penguins rely on an annual moulting process to replace their feathers, a critical survival mechanism. However, rapid ice melt, driven by climate change, is increasingly disrupting this natural cycle, trapping and endangering the birds. This situation underscores the severe and often unexpected consequences of a warming world on vulnerable polar species and their ecosystems.

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Emperor PenguinsSpecies impacted by climate change ScientistsResearchers observing and reporting on the issue AntarcticaPrimary habitat affected by ice melt

Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 25 Feb, 10:01|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 40m|Window: 40m

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