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African penguins have almost been wiped out by overfishing and climate change. Researchers want to orchestrate a comeback

A hatchery in Cape Town breeds birds for release in a newly established sanctuary for penguins 146 miles east, where a few early signs suggest the penguins may have found a new home.
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Climate change is hurting penguins unevenly in Antarctica

Climate change is hurting penguins unevenly in Antarctica

The western side of the Antarctic Peninsula has seen sharp declines in Adélie penguin populations in recent decades. Things look better on the eastern side. Take a tour.
Chinstrap penguin numbers may have fallen by more than half on Antarctic island

Chinstrap penguin numbers may have fallen by more than half on Antarctic island

Warming temperatures are likely the cause of the decline, according to a preliminary survey of the charismatic birds.
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