A mere whiff of penguin poo pushes krill to take frantic evasive action
Imagine looking at the world through the stalked compound eyes of krill in the Southern Ocean. All of a sudden, a penguin appears like a voracious giant, streamlined like a torpedo, chasing and ...
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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. Antarctic krill swim in fast "zigzags" in reaction to guano from predators, ...
At a Penguin ‘Retirement Home,’ a Slower Pace and Plenty of Fish
Six African Penguins at the New England Aquarium in Boston have made a new home on an island designed to address the aches ...
Columbus Zoo welcomes 2 penguin chicks to its colony
The zoo also recently announced on social media the hatching of new baby seahorses and updates on two Asian elephants.
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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 ...
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Stunning Clip Shows a Blind Baby Penguin Swimming in the Deep Water for the First Time
The little blue Australian penguin was born with a malformed head and beak that stole its sight and debilitated its swimming ...
'Movie star' penguin hopes to be world's favourite
In 2023, another of Seth's fellow Birdland penguins, Spike, was crowned the world's favourite penguin. The pair are among ...
Research shows Antarctic krill scared off by smell of penguin poo in ocean
New research led by a University of Tasmania (UTAS) researcher has revealed that one particular smelly substance can trigger ...
Ocean views, fish, therapy, zero drama
Senior African penguins at the New England Aquarium enjoy a unique retirement on a private island, away from younger penguins ...