Humboldt penguin populations along Chile's central coast decline significantly, with breeding pairs dropping from 842 to 1.

Humboldt penguin populations along Chile's central coast are significantly declining, putting the species at risk of extinction. In a recent survey, the number of breeding pairs dropped from 842 last year to just one this year. Threats include marine pollution, unsupervised pets, and disturbance of nesting sites, while avian flu exacerbated by El Niño has caused near-zero reproduction rates.

June 11, 2024
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