Why penguin poop makes krill swim for their lives
A new study shows that the mere presence of poop prompted the crustaceans to launch into evasive maneuvers. New research ...
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Stinky penguin poop strikes fear into the hearts of Antarctic krill
The foul stench of penguin poop sets Antarctic krill on edge. In lab experiments, the mere scent of penguin droppings — or guano — sent krill scrambling for escape, researchers report March 20 in ...
A small amount of penguin poop is enough to spook krill
The penguin poop didn’t only influence krill movements. In another phase of the experiment, researchers noticed the ...
Mere whiff of penguin poo pushes krill to take frantic evasive action
Scientists have shown for the first time that Antarctic krill show a stereotypical reaction in the presence of guano from ...
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Study finds penguin poop sends favorite prey into frenzy
Just a faint whiff of penguin poop pushes their favorite prey to take "frantic" evasive action, reveals new research.
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Scientists Uncover a Frozen History in 6,000 Years’ Worth of Penguin Poop, Revealing Past Ecology on Antarctica
Jamie Wood Penguin poop is stinky but useful. In Antarctica, the birds’ nutrient-rich guano allows mosses and other organisms to flourish in an otherwise inhospitable place. And, since poop ...
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DNA detectives in Antarctica: probing 6,000 years of penguin poo for clues to the past
We set out to change that. The most suitable sediments are exposed near the coast of the icy continent, where penguins like to breed. Their poo is a rich source of DNA, providing information about ...