This variant is not exclusive to the cold regions of the planet, nor is it a virus that has been dormant for thousands of years, but its presence in Antarctica is harming species such as penguins.

Dr Tom Hart, Penguinologist describes the threats to penguins on Antarctica. Why is Antarctica so important in measuring climate change? videoWhy is Antarctica so important in measuring climate ...

and reveals the extent of the impact of early sea ice breakup on the penguins’ breeding cycle. Author of the study, Dr Peter Fretwell, who studies wildlife from space and is a Geographic ...