World Wildlife Fund's Gift Catalog - 2008-2009 - (Page 61) Did you know? Emperor penguins don’t fly, but they are superior swimmers. Some emperor penguins dive 1,000 feet and more underwater. Climate Change — What’s it All About? As you turn the pages of this WWF gift adoption catalog, you will notice that climate change is a recurring theme. That’s because it has become the most urgent environmental threat of the 21st century. You may be aware that the 10 hottest years on record have all occurred since 1990. And you probably know that rising temperatures are contributing to shrinking Arctic sea ice, rising water temperatures and other factors that are putting both wildlife and humans in danger. But climate change isn’t only a challenge in the Antarctic, and it isn’t only a problem for its wildlife. It’s a serious threat to humans and wildlife around the world. Today, most scientists believe that a global average temperature rise of two degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial times, would result in massive species extinctions and dramatic changes in ecosystems, with severe consequences for human well-being. That’s why WWF is working with governments, communities and businesses around the world to change both attitudes and practices. Our focus is to shape international policy through science, reduce forest-based carbon emissions, help high-risk ecosystems cope with unexpected change and help corporations to reduce their environmental footprint. We have the power to address the root causes of climate change and limit its impact on the planet. It’s up to every concerned person to take a stand against climate change and to help protect endangered wildlife and preserve their habitats. C L I M A T E C H A N G E The emperor penguin’s eggs weigh almost a pound. Some adult birds may grow to be 100 pounds! But these big birds are facing a big challenge. Climate change and other factors are altering their habitat. Iceberg, Pleneau Bay, Antarctic Peninsula Emperor Penguins diving into the bay, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica Adopt a Rockhopper Penguin Much smaller in size than the emperor penguin, rockhopper penguins weigh less than 10 pounds. They were named for their distinctive hopping movements over the rocky hills and cliffs where they live and breed. In the last 30 years, it is estimated that the population of rockhoppers has fallen by nearly 25 percent — and now climate change could place them at even greater risk. FREE with $50 donation or more! $100 $50 $25 CTRH Visit www.worldwildlife.org/gifts or call toll-free 1-800-CALL WWF 61 http://www.worldwildlife.org/ogc/species_SKU.cfm?cqs=CTRH&sc=AWY0900WCN11 http://www.worldwildlife.org/ogc/index.cfm?sc=AWY0900WCN11
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