Penguin poo (guano) stains, visible from space, have helped British scientists locate emperor penguin breeding colonies in Antarctica. Knowing their location provides a baseline for monitoring their ...

In 1962, when environmentalist and author Rachel Carson penned Silent Spring, alerting the world to the dangers of the pesticide DDT, it was the reproductive threat to birds – the bald eagle in ...

Researchers in Japan have re-examined previous research into the dynamics of penguin pooping, focusing on maximum firing distance and pressure. The scientists say that penguins can launch their poop ...

A member of the Lynch Lab with a group of penguins in Antarctica. Credit: The Lynch Lab If you’re lucky enough to visit Antarctica, you’ll probably aim to snag a classic photo—a colony of penguins, ...