limate change has pushed emperor penguins, the largest species of penguin, onto the threatened species list, which means the iconic Antarctic birds are likely to become endangered in future. Research published last year highlighted the imminent threats to the survival of). It found that up to 70 per cent of emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica could become extinct by 2050 if current rates of sea ice loss continue. In the worst case, 98 per cent of colonies could disappear by 2100, leaving the species unable to rebound. These harrowing findings prompted the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to propose protecting emperor penguins under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
