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Penguins are a group of aquatic, flightless birds living in the southern hemisphere and are most commonly found in Antarctica. There are a total of 17 different species of penguins. They mainly feed on krill, fish and squid. Their wings can also be used as flippers to propel them forward when swimming.
They can adapt to the environment that they live in. But they are now less able to cope with the alterations to the environment due to commercial fishing, oil pollution and coastal development. As a result, penguins face extinction unless something is done to help.
Penguins are living things which should have a right to live. However, there is bound to be conflict where food is concerned. If we do not fish for food, the human population will starve. However, if we were to fish for food, the penguins will not be able to have the sustenance that they require to survive out in the wild. Hence, it is important to protect the rights of these animals while at the same time, taking necessary actions to ensure that humans have enough food.
Debra Tan
Photographer
