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More Than Just Snow
More Than Just Snow
When asked where penguins live, people typically say the North Pole or Antarctica. At least Antarctica is technically correct, though penguins are found in so many more places around the Southern Hemisphere!
Please click the button to the left and explore a map introducing all of the different species of penguins!
Feel free to take a look through the images in order to see the differences in each species side by side!
Feel free to take a look through the images in order to see the differences in each species side by side!
In order of appearance: Humboldt, King, Galapagos, Gentoo, Chinstrap, Yellow-Eyed, Southern Rockhopper, Snares, Royal, Moseley's, Magellanic, Macaroni, Little Blue, Fiordland, Erect-Crested, Emperor, African, Adelie.
Like many animals in the wild, penguins are facing a plethora of issues threatening their well-being and existence.
Like many animals in the wild, penguins are facing a plethora of issues threatening their well-being and existence.
Oil Spills/Pollution
Oil Spills/Pollution
One of the biggest threats to many species are oil spills. Not only does this make the water unsafe for drinking, collecting fish, and swimming, it also harms the birds internally. Penguins, like many birds, clean themselves and each other by preening. If they are covered in oil, this leads to ingestion and illness.
Photo from https://www.birdrescue.org/2000-treasure-spill-south-africa-2/
Habitat Loss
Habitat Loss
While penguins found in warmer climates also face their own habitat threats, the one we hear about most are those found in Antarctica. Due to global warming and climate change, the ice is melting which is taking away areas for breeding.
Photo from https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/the-world-of-penguins-protecting-penguins/1913/
Overfishing
Overfishing
Many people are fans of seafood, which is all fine and good, as long as it is being harvested and farmed sustainably. Unfortunately, we are in a state where humans are fishing more than the ocean is able to replace which is having severe effects on aquatic wildlife.
Photo from https://dict.org.za/blog/marine-dynamics-dyer-island-conservation-trust-partner-with-global-leadership-adventures-inspiring-and-educating-students-online-on-marine-conservation/
all penguins.pdfTime for Some Fun!
Time for Some Fun!
To the left is a free coloring page that has all of the penguin species! Feel free to download and let little ones have some fun while learning about all of these incredible animals!
There is still hope! Not all gloom and doom!
There is still hope! Not all gloom and doom!
One of the most endangered species of penguin is the African Penguin. It is predicted that they will become extinct within the next 15-30 years. But there is hope! The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (or SANCCOB) are incredibly hard at work trying to save this species. There are two facilities where abandoned, injured, or sick birds and eggs are cared for until they are able to be released back into the wild.
Photos from SANCCOB website
You Can Help!
You Can Help!
They have options for virtual penguin lessons and meet and greet. They also have an ongoing fundraiser called "Pennies for Penguins" and it's really just whatever kind of fundraiser you want to do. I'm going to include links to each of these activities.
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