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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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Pengwuino said:Oh i thought this thread was about me.
Ivan Seeking said:How do we know that it isn't? Did they see any around Fresno?
Pengwuino said:Oh i thought this thread was about me.
Pengwuino said:Oh i thought this thread was about me.
Math Is Hard said:The alliteration in "Penguin Poop" makes a nice headline.
They should leave my laundry line alone. What makes poop so fascinating to spy on?Proton Soup said:Scientists use satellites to spot skid-marks 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.