The past movement of penguins may help predict how wildlife will respond as the climate changes. The research used DNA samples from 11 species and found evidence of sudden shifts in penguin populations after changes in the climate. Iain McGregor/file photo The research used DNA evidence from 11 species and found evidence of sudden shifts in penguin populations after changes in the climate. Otago University professor Jon Waters said the study showed how quickly penguins shifted in response to past climate change. Iain McGregor/stuff Emperor penguin populations in northern Antartica are disappearing as the climate changes.

Source: Stuff December 17, 2019 04:30 UTC