Penguins in the Falkland Islands...

Penguins in the Falkland Islands are suffering mass-starvation: "Biologists fear that nearly a quarter of the world's population of Rockhopper penguins might have perished. The cause of the deaths is unclear. But researchers point out that melting Antarctic ice has left deep waters near the Falkland Islands 1-2°C cooler than usual this year. This could be disrupting plankton production, reducing the amount of food available."

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Posted: June 14, 2002