A Hidden Metropolis of 1.5 Million Penguins Has Been Discovered Thriving Out of Humanity's Reach

[Judi Lynn]

One of the most remote places on Earth.

FIONA MACDONALD 2 MAR 2018

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown 'supercolony' of Adélie penguins, hidden in plain sight on Antarctica's remote Danger Islands.

There are more than 750,000 pairs of penguins living on the islands - 1.5 million animals in total - which is more than the rest of the Antarctic Peninsula combined.

Not only is this an incredible reminder that we still have so much yet to uncover about the planet we live in, it also provides scientists with hope. Up until now, there were fears the penguin species was declining rapidly due to climate change.

What's crazy is that before this, no one really thought the remote rocky chain of islands off the Antarctic Peninsula's northwestern tip was home to penguins - let alone 1.5 million of them.

More:
https://www.sciencealert.com/a-hidden-penguin-supercolony-has-been-discovered-antarctica-danger-islands

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Let's hope we can manage to leave them alone so we won't wipe them out. n/t

[dweller]

2. very crafty of them to move to

Danger Island ... must have figured they be safe from us there 🤔

✌🏼️

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. True. Except that now we know where they are. n/t

[notdarkyet]

4. Dont tell anyone.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Be sure I won't! It'll be our little secret.