7. Adélie Penguin
The Adélie penguin, native to Antarctica, is facing significant challenges to its survival due to climate change. This penguin species struggles to find suitable habitats and food sources with disappearing sea ice and disruptions to nesting periods. It’s estimated that 80% of the population has disappeared since the 1970s, and by 2100, much of the currently livable habitat for Adélie penguins could become uninhabitable. While some populations may migrate further south, the long-term viability of this refuge is uncertain.
The decline of Adélie penguins underscores the urgent need for global action to mitigate climate change and protect vulnerable polar ecosystems.
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