Scientists made an unexpected discovery about penguins

Researchers from Australia have estimated that Antarctica lives on 3.6 million more penguins than previously thought.

In Antarctica lives on 3.6 million more penguins than previously thought, experts have found the University of Adelaide in Australia.

The data published on the website of the Antarctic division of the Ministry of environment of Australia.

Earlier estimates included only breeding pairs of Adelie penguins that inhabit Antarctica, is losing sight of individuals: those do not nest on land, mostly hunting in the sea. However, with the help of ground and aerial filming over several seasons the researchers were able to collect more accurate data.

A colony of Adelie penguins across the Antarctic. The period from October to February, the birds spend mostly on the beach, nesting and multiplying. They nest in rocky areas not covered by ice. There are usually set up camp researchers. The proximity to the penguins allows them to identify which populations need protection.

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