The colonies studied represent about 30% of the total emperor penguin population, which lives only in Antarctica. The loss of stable sea ice may be affecting the penguins in ways beyond shrinking ...

The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.

Ammonia from penguin poop increases cloud cover in Antarctica, reflecting sunlight and cooling the area. This natural process may help slow climate change and protect fragile ecosystems. The post ...

Fumes of ammonia rising from piles of droppings in Antarctica’s crowded penguin colonies help boost the formation of clouds, which have a cooling effect by reflecting sunlight away from the ...

Satellite photos show emperor penguins in one region of Antarctica declined 22% in the past 15 years. That's significantly faster than prior estimates of their decline due to climate change.