Why are Adélie penguins endangered?

The Adélie is the littlest, and also the most widespread, penguin in the Antarctic. Adélie populations are increasing. We have witnessed regional decline in areas where climate change is well established, such as the Antarctic Peninsula, but increases in other parts of Antarctica. The biggest threat is climate change. read more

In 2012, the IUCN Red List, which collects information on animal populations worldwide, classified the Adélie penguin as Near Threatened. read more

Adélie penguins are found on the Antarctic continent and neighbouring islands including the South Orkney and South Sandwich Islands. Of the 18 different species of penguin, only two (the Emperor and Adélie) are actually true Antarctic residents. read more

There are approximately 17 to 19 penguin species that live primarily in the Southern Hemisphere. Learn about the ways WWF works to protect endangered species, including the penguin and conserve a future where people live in harmony with nature. read more