Leonardo DiCaprio Instagram – The impact of climate change has hit Antarctica hard; melting ice contributes to rising sea levels, the krill population has decreased, and ice shelves are retreating, amongst other things. A new study published in the journal PLOS Biology finds that populations of wildlife and plant life are likely to decline by 65% by the year 2100. This particular study is the first time has carried out such a comprehensive assessment of the continent, exposing how vulnerable species of the continent are. The most vulnerable of all species are Emperor penguins, which could be the only species extinct if things carry on business as usual. Emperor penguins are a keystone species and are vital in the food chain of wildlife in Antarctica. 📷: Paul Souders @treehuggerdotcom has more at the link in bio