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James Doubek

Emperor penguins will receive endangered species protections

Emperor penguins, found in Antarctica, are in serious danger due to climate change. (Christopher Michel/Flickr Creative Commons)

The emperor penguin population of Antarctica is in significant danger due to diminishing sea ice levels and is being granted endangered species protections, U.S. wildlife authorities announced Tuesday.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it has finalized protections for the flightless seabird under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), listing the penguins as a threatened species.

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