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Penguin Awareness Day: 5 places to see penguins in the wild
Every year Penguin Awareness Day is celebrated on January 20 to shed light on the shrinking population of penguins.
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The penguin population habituating the planet has plunged due to the challenges of climate change and global warming over the last three decades. Here are some places where you can find these adorable flightless birds in the wild.
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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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The Galapagos Islands is an archipelago of volcanic islands in Ecuador. One can find the single penguin species, the Galapagos penguin, here.
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New Zealand
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Visit the Otago Peninsula or cruise in the Stewart Islands in New Zealand to spot a wide variety of penguin species, ranging from blue to crested penguins.
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South Africa
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Enjoy the spectacular sight of African penguins resting on the enormous rocks at Boulders Beach in Cape Town.
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Antarctica
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Covered in a thick sheet of ice and glaciers, Antarctica is a habitat for the largest penguin population including the emperor, adélie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguin species.
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Australia
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The southern coast of Australia has a cooler climate, which allows little penguins to thrive. Visit Phillip Island or St Kilda, home to one of the largest penguin colonies in the world.
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