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I can't resist a penguin story.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/06/090603-penguin-poop-video-ap.html
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/06/090603-penguin-poop-video-ap.html
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Can Penguin Poop Really Be Seen from Space?
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In summary, the conversation revolved around a National Geographic article titled "Penguin Poop" which highlighted the use of satellite technology to study penguin populations. The participants found humor in the word "poop" and discussed the alliteration in the title. One participant thought the thread was about them, while another joked about their own poop being spotted from space. The conversation also touched on the cleanliness of satellite lenses and the fascination with studying animal waste.
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haha, I like how they say "poop" instead of something more formal
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The alliteration in "Penguin Poop" makes a nice headline. 
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Oh i thought this thread was about me.
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Pengwuino said:
I thought it was going to be about you too.
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How do we know that it isn't? Did they see any around Fresno?
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Ivan Seeking said:
:rofl:
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Pengwuino said:
It might just depend on where you have been pooping
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Pengwuino said:
It said poop, not poophead.
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Math Is Hard said:The alliteration in "Penguin Poop" makes a nice headline.
Scientists use satellites to spot skid-marks from space
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They should leave my laundry line alone. What makes poop so fascinating to spy on?Proton Soup said:
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*Did not read the article*
Wow, they really should clean these penguin dung from their satellite camera lenses! Ruining my Google Earth...
Wow, they really should clean these penguin dung from their satellite camera lenses! Ruining my Google Earth...
1. What is "Penguin Poop Seen From Space"?
"Penguin Poop Seen From Space" refers to the phenomenon of large accumulations of penguin guano (feces) being visible from satellite images of Antarctica.
2. How does penguin poop show up on satellite images?
Penguin guano contains high levels of ammonia, which produces a bright white color and contrasts with the surrounding ice and snow. This makes it easily visible from space.
3. Why is penguin poop important to study?
Penguin guano provides important nutrients for the surrounding ecosystem, including phytoplankton and other marine life. By studying penguin poop, scientists can better understand the impact of penguin populations on their environment.
4. What can penguin poop tell us about the health of penguin populations?
The color and amount of penguin guano can indicate the health and size of penguin colonies. A decrease in guano may suggest a decline in the penguin population, while an increase may indicate a healthy and growing population.
5. Is penguin poop visible all year round?
Penguin poop is more visible during the summer months when penguins are more active and produce more guano. During the winter, the accumulation of snow and ice may cover the guano, making it less visible from space.
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