Penguins: Popularity, peril and poop - Dyan deNapoli
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Penguins are odd birds. For one, they cannot fly (but they are amazing swimmers), and, contrary to popular belief, the majority of penguin populations live in warmer regions. But these beloved birds are in danger, with populations declining up to 90%. Dyan deNapoli explains the reasons behind the decline -- and why penguins are like the proverbial canary in the coal mine of our oceans.
Penguins are faced with multiple human-based disturbances, and even though they only inhabit the Southern Hemisphere, things that are done in the Northern Hemisphere impact penguins as well. What are some of the global practices that harm penguins? What changes can you make in your daily life to reduce your impact on the environment and mitigate some of these harmful effects?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Dyan deNapoli
- Producer Zedem Media
- Director Michael Kalopaidis
- Artist Dinos Hadjidemetri
- Animator Maria Savva
- Sound Designer Manolis Manoli
- Narrator Dyan deNapoli
