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Penguins are one of the first animals that come to mind when people imagine Antarctica. However, of the 17 species of penguins in the world, only seven can actually be found Antarctica itself. 
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A previously unknown "supercolony" of Adélie penguins has been discovered in the Antarctic, easing fears their numbers had been in decline for decades due to climate change. The thriving colony inhabits the remote Danger Islands, where the effects of both climate change and human activity are less pronounced than in other parts of Antarctica. Located off the he Antarctic Peninsula's northern tip, these islands are both incredibly remote and surrounded by thick sea ice.
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Two penguins stumbled across a camera that was left by Australian Antarctic explorer Eddie Gault as he was visiting the rookery. Please subscribe HER
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New research estimates roughly six million Adélie penguins live in East Antarctica—cause for celebration and concern.
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