World’s largest penguin colony loses its title after decline of more than 250,000 breeding pairs

October 13, 2026 · 10:20 am 1 sources

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• World's largest penguin colony loses its title after decline of more than 250,000 breeding pairs
  Phys.org · October 13, 2026 10:20
  Zavodovski, a volcanic island in Antarctica, is silently witnessing a shift in the local ecosystem. Known as home to the world's largest penguin colony, this island has long been under the watchful eye of scientists. One such study has now led to a bittersweet discovery.