Why don other types of cold weather penguins live with the Adelies?
(Susan, NY) The Emperors do live in the same area as the Adelies. Other cold climate penguins, like the chinstrap and gentoo penguins, can not cope with ice, so they stay where the ocean is cold but not cold enough for ice. 27. If there were to become a tide or their worst enemy were to come where would they go , and what would they do?(Kyra, Llenzi, Brandon, IL) Adelie penguins need ice to complete their breeding cycle, so their worst enemy is global warming which is reducing the amount of ice around Antarctica. If the ice disappears, these penguins will not be able to survive. 28. Do you think the penguins know that we are watching them? (Lexie, TX) Yes penguins know we are watching them. They are very wary and alert. However, if you sit very still they will come up to you. 29. How warm can Antarctica get? (Kittery IL) Right now it is just above freezing so some of the ice and snow is melting. Remember Jan is the middle of summer here, just like July in the US. However we are near th
