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World's Largest Iceberg Threatens South Georgia Wildlife

  • The world's largest iceberg, A23a, is heading toward South Georgia Island, home to millions of penguins and seals.
  • It is moving at less than one mile per hour and could wedge itself in shallow waters around the island in the coming weeks, impacting local wildlife, especially during their breeding season.
  • If the iceberg becomes stuck, it could hinder penguins from feeding their young, potentially leading to increased mortality rates among chicks. However, this is not expected to severely affect overall penguin populations.
  • Researchers noted that although the iceberg could hinder penguin feeding, it is not expected to significantly harm overall penguin populations, as the ecosystem is resilient.
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The world's largest iceberg threatens an island in the SOUTH Atlantic Iceberg A23a, with an area of over 4,000 square kilometers, broke away from Antarctica 30 years ago and drifted through the Southern Ocean. Now, the ice giant threatens the island of South Georgia, a natural sanctuary for seals, penguins and seabirds. Specialists warn that if the iceberg gets stuck near the shore, the animals' access to food will be seriously affected. British…

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Novinky.cz broke the news in on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
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