A small amount of penguin poop is enough to spook krill
The penguin poop didn’t only influence krill movements. In another phase of the experiment, researchers noticed the ...
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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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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.
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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The Scent of Penguin Poo Causes Krill to Zigzag Away
Learn more about how the smell of penguin poo causes krill to stop eating and move frantically.
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 ...
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Stunning Video Shows Penguins Building Their Own ‘Snow Highways’ in the Antarctic Ice
In the video, Gentoo penguins of Neko Harbour waddle in orderly lines, carving criss-cross patterns in the icy landscape.
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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 and pains of aging. Six African Penguins at the New England Aquarium in ...