March of the multiple penguin genomes
The Penguin Genome Consortium sequences all living penguin species genomes to understand the evolution of life on the ice
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Sep 18, 2019
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Scientists complete first assessment of blood abnormalities in Antarctic penguin colony
Scientists have completed the first study of immune and genetic stability among a colony of penguins living in a remote corner of southern Antarctica.
Ecology
Jul 24, 2019
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Refuelling under scrutiny as S.Africa penguins hit by oil spill
Rangers in wet suits have been searching for oil-tarred penguins in shallow water around St Croix Island off the South African coast as a refuelling spill highlights conservationists' fears over pollution.
Ecology
Jul 10, 2019
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Influential excrement: How life in Antarctica thrives on penguin poop
For more than half a century, biologists studying Antarctica focused their research on understanding how organisms cope with the continent's severe drought and the coldest conditions on the planet.
Ecology
May 9, 2019
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'Catastrophic' breeding failure at one of world's largest emperor penguin colonies
Emperor penguins at the Halley Bay colony in the Weddell Sea have failed to raise chicks for the last three years, scientists have discovered.
Ecology
Apr 24, 2019
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Diving to new depths for Antarctic science
A University of Canterbury scientist is using Kiwi technology in her Antarctic research to capture fascinating footage of life beneath the surface in McMurdo Sound.
Plants & Animals
Mar 15, 2019
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Human 'footprint' on Antarctica measured for first time
Buildings alone cover more than 390 000 square metres of land while the visual footprint—the areas from which human activity can be seen—extends to more than 93 000 square kilometres.
Environment
Mar 4, 2019
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Parents don't pick favorites, at least if you're a Magellanic penguin
Parenthood can be a struggle, particularly for families with multiple children in need of care, nurturing, protection and attention. But a weary mom or dad may find solace in the reassurance that all parents with several ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 14, 2019
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Emperor penguins' first journey to sea
Emperor penguin chicks hatch into one of Earth's most inhospitable places—the frozen world of Antarctica. Childhood in this environment is harsh and lasts only about five months, when their formerly doting parents leave ...
Ecology
Jan 17, 2019
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Female penguins are getting stranded along the South American coast
Every year, thousands of Magellanic penguins are stranded along the South American coast—from northern Argentina to southern Brazil—1,000 kilometers away from their breeding ground in northern Patagonia. Now researchers ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 7, 2019
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