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Magellanic Penguins are not endangered, but "near threatened". The reason for this is oil pollution, commercial fishing, and climate change. According to the Wildlife Conservation Society more than 40,000 penguins in Argentina died a year in the 1980's due to oil pollution. Over fishing depletes the ocean of the penguins food supply. When penguins have to swim further in search for food, this is less time they are able to spend nesting and raising their offspring. Offspring often die due to short food supplies. The higher climate change affects the food chain, and also threatens the Magellanic Penguin. When waters become too warm, it depletes the supply of plankton, who feed the fish, who feed the penguins.
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When was Magellanic Penguin created?
Magellanic Penguin was created in 1781.
Where does magellanic penguin live?
the Magellanic penguin lives at Falkland Islands
What is the binomial name for Magellanic penguin?
Magellanic Penguin Spheniscus magellanicusNote that there are 4 species in the genus Spheniscus
What is the nickname of the Magellanic penguin?
the Jackass
Are Magellanic penguin smart?
I think yes
What penguins are close to becoming endangered?
Magellanic and Chinstrap
Is a emperor penguin endangered or not endangered?
The emperor penguin is not endangered.
What penguin brays like a donkey?
The Magellanic Penguins bray like donkeys.
What places are named after Magellan?
A penguin has been named after Ferdinand Magellan. It is called the Magellanic Penguin. It is native to South America.
What do Magellanic Penguins eat?
Magellanic Penguins eat small fish and cuddlefish. Because they have to swim out far, they are being damaged by currents and pollution, making them an endangered species.
Is the penguin endangered?
are penguins endangered
What places are named after Ferdinand Magellan?
A penguin has been named after Ferdinand Magellan. It is called the Magellanic Penguin. It is native to South America.
