VOICED : Matanza de pingüinos por construcción de camino en Argentina

In Argentina, a landowner faces legal action for destroying the habitat of Magellanic penguins near Punta Tombo, a major colony site. Excavators destroyed nests, and electrified fences were reported. This habitat loss is critical as penguins are loyal to their nests, which are essential for mating and raising chicks. The Global Penguin Society estimates 292 chicks or eggs were lost, with unknown adult casualties. Most landowners support conservation, balancing livestock production with wildlife preservation and ecotourism. Punta Tombo hosts nearly half a million penguins, who return each September to breed, with chicks hatching in November and cared for until April.

What legal action is being taken against the landowner in Argentina?

• A fine

• A warning

• A civil lawsuit

• A criminal complaint

Why is the penguin habitat so crucial for their life cycle?

• It provides food for the penguins

• It is a place for social gatherings

• It serves as a meeting point for pairs and a site for raising young

• It offers protection from predators

How many penguin chicks or eggs were estimated to be lost due to the habitat destruction?

• 1000

• 150

• 292

• 500

What is the general attitude of most landowners towards penguin conservation?

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Unaware

• Hostile

When do penguins begin their breeding cycle at Punta Tombo?

• In November

• In January

• In September

• In April