Previously unknown penguin 'mega-colonies' found in Antarctica

Adélie penguin populations have been declining in Antarctica — at least, that's what scientists thought. An international team recently discovered a supercolony of over 1.5 million penguins on the Danger Islands. While 100 miles away on the West Antarctic Peninsula, there is evidence penguins are indeed in decline, this supercolony, in an area with little human activity, is thriving. The contrast suggests penguins are better off in undisturbed environments, lending credence to calls for a marine...

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