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Penguin fingerprints

July 5, 2008 Jen

So here’s an interesting discovery…

Apparently african penguins have a series of dots in their chest feathers that are uniquely the’rs and remain the same their entire life. This is much like a human fingerprint – no two penguins have the same exact pattern.

Now, penguins are starting to track penguins using these markers to identify individual penguins.

Oh how we love science!

Read more about this neat penguin discovery and what scientists are doing.

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Baby Penguins Everywhere by Melissa Guion

Here’s an adorable new picture book, Baby Penguins Everywhere! This delightful children’s book by Melissa Guion is full of wonderful penguin illustrations with with a lovely message about spending time together and taking time for yourself.

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