Photo by jasperdoest / The Adélie is the littlest and also the most widespread species of penguin in the Antarctic. As they are not as well adapted as other penguin species (like the gentoo) to warmer climates, the Adélie penguins' biggest threat is climate change. Adélie populations have fallen by more than 65% in the past 25 years in areas where scientists have recorded the highest temperature increment. Follow jasperdoest for more images of the wonders of the natural world and the human-wildlife relationship. #antarctica #penguins, #ice #adelie