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The IUCN on Thursday classified the Antarctic icon as endangered, citing climate change as the primary threat.
Published Apr 9, 2026, 6:36 AM EDT | WFMZZ
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on Thursday declared the emperor penguin an endangered species. The IUCN said climate change is pushing the Antarctic icon a step closer to extinction.
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