Gentoo Penguin ~ A cry for HELP ....... My world is melting
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Photo of Gentoo Penguin taken at Neko Harbour, Antarctic mainland.
The Gentoo Penguin is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red list of Threatened Species
Melting sea ice and overfishing have triggered a dangerously rapid decline in penguin populations on the Antarctic peninsula – a direct result of global warming, warns a new report from the WWF.
Temperatures on the frozen continent are rising five times faster than the global average due to the unprecedented rate of climate change, pushing four species perilously close to extinction.
Warmer temperatures are forcing penguins to raise their young on increasingly thinner and more precarious ice floes, while stronger winds mean many eggs and chicks are being blown away from their parents before they are able to survive on their own.
The gentoo, chinstrap and adélie – along with the emperor, the largest penguin species in the world – are now struggling to survive as melting sea ice destroys nesting sites and reduces vital food sources, such as krill.
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Jan Timmons
Yes, I know, little penguins. We are melting, too, up north in the arctic. I’m doing as much as I can, but I fear it will not be enough.
Great evocative shot.
Robert Elliott replied
Thanks Jan, I think our fearless leaders think that words, in place of action, will address the problem.
dinghysailor1
what a moving capture and description robert.. great work!
Hemalata
This touches the heart very powerfully, Robert. Thank you for presenting this image and information.
Kate Adams
So sad Robert, a very powerful message – I only hope it;s not too late already – stunning image!!
Sally Omar
Fantastic Shot!!!!!!!! xoxoxo
jeroenvanveen
thanks again for donating proceeds to BHA
Brad Sumner GLP
Great capture, Robert! Fits your commentary extremely well. Lord help us all if we cannot reverse, or at least stop global warming!
elphonline
Great shot.
Bootiewootsy
Another great photo from you… Thanks for sharing your great captures.
funkyfacestudio
Awww poor things…...........wonderful shot Robert !
Lori Peters
A stunning picture, Robert. xoxo
Brandie1
Wonderful capture.
helmutk
Lovely shot !
Steven Agius
Excellent shot !
Deborah H. Benoit
Fabulous Robert!!
KatsEye
Very moving Robert. What a beautiful and benifical bird. When will the government and people learn. We will be our own death. Very gorgeous and moving capture.
Dennis Gay
Aloha ROBERT!
A great Penguin study that really helps get the message across.
Exposure for the whites has been expertly handled and the focus is spot on.
Your timing and composition are very good indeed.
Interesting, entertaining and provocative viewing.
GB
Dennis
stevealder
Fabulous image of an iconic bird. Best Regards, Steve
Vicki Ferrari
This is so sad, RObert, makes one feel quite helpless really….. I am going to do the proverbial ostrich now, bury my head in the sand and not think about it! I don’t know what else to say! What can we mere mortals do to help, that we don’t already do? ......