Satellite images and poop stains have led to the discovery of four new emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica. The unique discolouration of an all-white Gentoo penguin, due to leucism, was also spotted by the Chilean Navy. The discovery is significant as the species is threatened with extinction by climate change.
Scientists say previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins have been discovered in Antarctica through satellite imagery. https://t.co/Ui5aGq6PYg
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Poop stains are rarely cause for celebration. But they are the reason Antarctic researchers have been able to identify four new colonies of emperor penguins β a species threatened with extinction by climate change. https://t.co/SzUDFaV5jN
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VIDEO: A rare, all-white Gentoo penguin was spotted by a member of the Chilean Navy in Antarctica. The penguinβs unique discolouration is due to leucism, leaving it the odd one out among the black and white plumage of its species. https://t.co/z0RAzvKNOH
A scientist believes he may have discovered new penguin colonies after spotting their poop in satellite images of Antarctica. https://t.co/6H52vDnz2N
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