EMPEROR PENGUINS ON THIN SEA ICE
Résumé
Emperor penguins are tough birds that breed on sea ice, which
is the frozen surface of the ocean. They are famous for walking
across the sea ice, to and from the open ocean, to get food for
their chicks. Their bodies and behaviors help them live in the cold,
dark winters of Antarctica. However, though they live far away from
people, human actions are not always good for emperor penguins.
Humans are causing the world to warm. With warmer temperatures,
sea ice around Antarctica will melt. For emperor penguins, this means
their homes might disappear. We know so much about emperor
penguins because scientists and explorers have been studying them
for over 70 years. In this article, we will tell you about what is likely to
happen to emperor penguins—and what their future can tell us about
our own future.
Domaines
Sciences de l'environnement
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