Flexible foraging effort shapes Adelie penguin reproductive success across Antarctica and sea ice conditions
Téo Barracho, Gaël Bardon, Aymeric Houstin, Michaël Beaulieu, Pierrick Blanchard, Robin Cristofari, lana lenourry, Thierry Raclot, Clarisse Tabillon, Daniel Zitterbart, Nicolas Lecomte, Céline Le Bohec
This study shows that Adelie penguin foraging effort and trip duration affect reproductive success under varying sea ice conditions, with clear thresholds indicating environmental stress.
bioRxiv · Jul 5, 2025 · PreprintEcology