Introduction of penguins has happened several times on a small scale, and each time, the birds died quickly or, at least, did not expand their population. ... As with any attempts to introduce creatures to a new environment you have to take into account the entire ecosystem of the creature and not just the suitable climate. read more
Introduction of penguins has happened several times on a small scale, and each time, the birds died quickly or, at least, did not expand their population. King penguins were introduced to Lofoten in 1936, and Gentoo and Macaroni penguins in 1938. read more
Penguins never expanded their range to the arctic most likely due to predators. Antarctica has no land mammals. This makes it a very safe place for penguins to raise their young. Also, the richness of antarctic waters is unparalleled, which is why most whales hunt there as well. read more
With any attempt to introduce an alien species, there must actually exist an appropriate ecological niche for it to fill, and it must be vacant. For the most part, the ecological niches occupied by penguins in the south are filled by the auk family to the north. read more