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Over the years, David Borbón and his wife have perfected the process of growing mangroves in the desert.

“We are not talking about sustainability, we are talking about regeneration—and it’s worth fighting for,” says Borbón.

By Gemina Garland-Lewis.

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Natural disasters—like Hurricane Andrew, which tore through Florida in 1992—are becoming increasingly common, and the US insurance industry is now facing an annual tab of $ 100-billion. 💰

By Lois Parshley for grist, republished via Climate Desk.

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Braving snapping beaks, Curtly Ambrose helps save injured or distressed penguins and other seabirds. #CoastalJob #PenguinParty 🐧

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“What’s that on my back?” Penguins may have passed the mirror test, suggesting self-awareness. #PenguinParty 🐧

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What did the penguin say? For the first time, scientists hear them vocalizing while diving. #PenguinParty 🐧

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By looking at the DNA in penguin poop, researchers found that they eat a surprising amount of gelatinous prey. #PenguinParty 🐧

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Magellanic penguins peck and punch, leaving wounds that show their dominant side. #PenguinParty

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A long-term study shows the subtle hand of natural selection on Argentina’s Magellanic penguins. #PenguinParty 🐧

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In 2020 and 2021, a respiratory illness tore through the yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, population on New Zealand’s South Island and Rakiura. Scientists have raced to discover two new viruses.

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Artificial ceramic nests deployed on penguin colonies in South Africa could shield the endangered seabirds from rising temperatures. #PenguinParty 🐧

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As African Penguins Go Hungry, a Debate Rages in South Africa: Who Gets the Fish?

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It’s #PenguinParty time! This weekend we’ll be sharing stories about the silliest of seabirds, starting with:

Decoy penguins are being used to entice real birds to new homes.

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