Emperor penguins lost thousands of chicks to melting ice last year
With continued climate warming, all emperor penguins could be at risk, scientists say
![Two emperor penguin chicks stand on the ice. One has buried his head in his soft fur, while the other appears to be nodding off.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/082323_lmz_emperor_penguin_fail_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
Emperor penguin chicks lack waterproof feathers, making them vulnerable to sea ice loss.
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