How penguin poo is making Antarctic snow melt faster
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/nov/04/how-penguin-poo-is-making-antarctic-snow-melt-faster
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- First on desk · 11/4/2026, 11:00:49 AMHow penguin poo is making Antarctic snow melt fasterOriginal link
- Update · 11/4/2026, 11:00:49 AMHow penguin poo is making Antarctic snow melt fasterOriginal link
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Researchers find the birds’ guano feeds algal blooms that absorb significantly more solar energy Penguin poo is making the Antarctic snow melt faster, a study shows. As temperatures rise, penguins are waddling closer to the south pole, with potential for this previously unrecognised phenomenon to affect a wider area. Snow algae are tiny single-celled plants that make a home in some of the coldest places on Earth. When nutrients are scarce, the algae produces red pigments to protect itself from the sun and slow growth. Continue reading...
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