An extinct species of giant penguin – over 5 feet (1.6 meters) tall – has been identified from fossils found in New Zealand. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/monster-penguin-fossil…
Tag: Penguins
Sea sponges collect DNA from fish, penguins, seals
A new study reports that sponges, which can filter 10,000 liters of water daily, catch DNA in their tissues as they filter-feed. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/sea-sponges-collect-dna…
Trilobites: An Emperor Penguin Colony in Antarctica Vanishes
A colony in Halley Bay lost more than 10,000 chicks in 2016 and hasn’t recovered. Some adults have relocated. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/science/emperor-penguins-antarctica.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…