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Emperor Penguins, Fur Seals Declared Endangered Amid Climate Crisis

4/15/2026

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Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now listed as endangered due to climate change and avian influenza.
Emperor penguin numbers decreased by 10% from 2009 to 2018, with projections that they may halve by 2073.
Antarctic fur seals have declined more than 50% since 1999.
The IUCN urges improved monitoring and conservation efforts to protect these species and their Antarctic habitat.

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Story summary

Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now listed as endangered due to climate change and avian influenza.
Emperor penguin numbers decreased by 10% from 2009 to 2018, with projections that they may halve by 2073.
Antarctic fur seals have declined more than 50% since 1999.
The IUCN urges improved monitoring and conservation efforts to protect these species and their Antarctic habitat.