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News India Live, Digital Desk: The most painful face of global warming and climate change is now visible on the ice of Antarctica. The world’s tallest and heaviest penguin, the ‘Emperor Penguin’ is now facing an existential crisis. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has prepared to officially put these beautiful creatures in the ‘Endangered’ category in its latest ‘Red List’ update. Scientists have warned that if the rate of ice melting continues at this pace, their population may completely disappear by the end of the 21st century.
Melting ice becomes enemy of life
The entire life cycle of the emperor penguin depends on sea ice. They lay their eggs on this ice and nurture their children. But due to climate change, Antarctica’s ice is breaking prematurely and flowing into the sea. Due to this, baby penguins, whose wings are not yet capable of swimming, are drowning in the sea due to breaking of ice. According to recent reports, an entire new generation of penguins has died due to breeding failure in many areas of Antarctica.
The situation will become even worse by 2026
Scientists estimate that a historic decline in sea ice levels could be recorded by 2026. Emperor penguins no longer have safe places to live. Researchers say that these creatures are accustomed to living in cold areas, but rising temperatures have also reduced the number of their food i.e. ‘krill’ (a species of fish). Penguins are fighting their last battle on both fronts – lack of food and loss of habitat.
last warning to the world
Being included in the IUCN Red List is an indication that the time for just talking has passed. If global emissions are not controlled, future generations will only be able to see these emperor penguins in books and photographs. Environmentalists have appealed to global leaders to take stronger action to protect the Antarctic marine ecosystem. The extinction of penguins is an indication that the ecological balance of Antarctica has completely deteriorated.