Penguins are the most threatened group of seabirds after albatrosses. Although penguins
are regularly captured in fishing gear, the threat to penguins as a group has not yet been …

Elucidating the factors underlying the origin and maintenance of genetic variation among
populations is crucial for our understanding of their ecology and evolution, and also to help …

Penguins, among the most delightful creatures in the world, are also among the most
vulnerable. The fragile status of most penguin populations today mirrors the troubled …

Understanding seabird marine habitat affinities, at-sea behavior, variability in reproductive
success, migratory patterns, phenology, and other life history traits depends primarily on …

Ethiopia is recognized as a center of diversity for barley, and its landraces are known for the
distinct genetic features compared to other barley collections. The genetic diversity of …

Phylogeographic and evolutionary research programmes have successfully elucidated
compelling genetic signatures of earth history. Particularly influential achievements include …

The emergence of islands has been linked to spectacular radiations of diverse organisms.
Although penguins spend much of their lives at sea, they rely on land for nesting, and a high …

More than half of the world's 18 penguin species are declining. We, the Steering Committee
of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission Penguin …

Identification of populations and management units is an essential step in the study of
natural systems. Still, there is limited consensus regarding how to define populations and …

Climate shifts are key drivers of ecosystem change. Despite the critical importance of
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean for global climate, the extent of climate-driven ecological …