Scientists are suggesting that numbers of Emporer penguins is likely to drop by 95% by 2100. These suggestions are based on predictions of sea ice extent from climate change models.Emperor penguins are unique in that they are the only penguins that breed during the harsh Antarctic winters. Colonies gather far inland after long treks across sea ice, where the females lay just one egg that is tended by the male.
The extent of sea ice cover influences the abundance of krill and the fish species that eat them - both food sources for the penguins.
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