April 25 is Penguin Day
April 25 is Penguin Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the preservation of these iconic seabirds, which face increasing threats due to climate change, pollution and the destruction of their natural habitats.
The choice of this date has scientific origins: researchers at McMurdo Station, a US research centre on Ross Island in Antarctica, observed that Adélie penguins begin their annual migration north on this very day, returning to their breeding colonies after months at sea.
The main objective of World Penguin Day is to promote the conservation of the various species of penguins, many of which are at risk of extinction. Pollution, overfishing and global warming have negatively impacted the populations of these birds, making it urgent to implement measures to protect and preserve their habitats.
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