Poo Stains Seen From Space Lead to Discovery of Massive Penguin ‘Supercolony’

5/26/2018

This article discusses a unique discovery made from satellite imagery of "poo stains" that led to the identification of a massive penguin colony in Antarctica. Researchers noticed brown patches on the snow-covered terrain, which turned out to be excrement from thousands of penguins. Using satellite technology, the scientists were able to estimate the size of the colony, which was much larger than previously believed. The discovery highlights how satellite imagery can be used to study and monitor wildlife populations in remote and inaccessible regions of the world.

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