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Scientists Uncover a Frozen History in 6,000 Years' Worth of Penguin Poop, Revealing Past Ecology on Antarctica
Penguin poop is stinky but useful. In Antarctica, the birds’ nutrient-rich guano allows mosses and other organisms to ...
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Ancient Antarctican penguin ‘poop’ uncovers 6,000 years of hidden bird history
Archaeologists amassed over 100 sediment samples in Antarctica to trace the history of Adélie penguins 6,000 years into the ...
Antarctica DNA Hunt: 6,000 Years of Penguin Poo Clues
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 the ...
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5 facts about our tuxedo-clad pals for World Penguin Day
The colour of a penguin’s poop depends on its diet – those that eat only fish pass white poo, while those like the Adelie species, which feeds on krill, poop pink. The way to a female penguin ...
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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 ...