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Humans Visit Huge Penguin Colony For First Time

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By Discovery Jan 09, 2013

International Polar Foundation

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Scientists estimate the population of emperor penguins of Antarctica is larger than once thought; satellite imagery has helped to find previously unknown colonies like this one, by pinpointing stains from penguin feces as well as spotting the penguins themselves.

ANALYSIS: Penguin Empire from Space Seen as Double the Size

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Janine Johnson

cool.... no pun intended.

January 09 2013 at 2:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply