Emperor penguins

Threatened emperor penguins a global issue as New Zealand Prime Minister visits Antarctica

A lone emperor penguin looks into the distance while standing in a field of ice.

(Christopher Michel/Attribution 2.0 Generic)

Medill News Service

Antarctica took center stage recently, as emperor penguins were designated a threatened species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited the continent.

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