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What was the world's largest penguin colony has lost nearly two thirds of its nests

Reported by MercoPress UK

A study reports that the chinstrap penguin population on Zavodovski Island has fallen by almost two-thirds since 2011. The island has also lost its former title as the world’s largest penguin colony.

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  • Affected location: Zavodovski Island
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The report describes a substantial decline in a penguin colony once identified as the world’s largest.

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Confidence
5/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

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