In Antarctica, Where Penguins Poop, Life Blooms

A new study found that penguin poop can help bolster local biodiversity.

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By Lacy Schley
May 10, 2019 2:21 AMMar 21, 2020 12:34 AM
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Adelie penguin colony in Antarctica. (Credit: Goldilock Project/Shutterstock)

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Penguins love company — some colonies of the flightless bird boast numbers over 1 million. And with squads that can run that deep, you can be sure they make a mess of things, if you know what I mean. (Hint: I’m talking about poop.)

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