Emperor penguins face a bleak future – but some colonies will do better than others in diverse sea-ice conditions

The long-term future looks bleak for Emperor penguins, but our new research shows some birds may be able to survive in certain conditions, depending on where they live, at least for the next few decades.

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A recent study suggests that Emperors can adapt to the habitat around them, and their behaviours may be flexible enough to cope in a warming world.

Associate Professor Michelle LaRue co-authors the piece on The Conversation.

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