Hidden colony of emperor penguins receives first human visitors

[Judi Lynn]

Hidden colony of emperor penguins receives first human visitors

Experts from Belgian polar research station in Antarctica become first people to visit and photograph 9,000-strong colony

Press Association
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 10 January 2013 04.00 EST



A hidden 9,000-strong colony of emperor penguins has received its first human visitors.

Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey and US colleagues discovered the colony from satellite images.

The birds' toilet habits gave away their location, by leaving faecal stains on the ice.

Three experts from Belgium's Princess Elisabeth Antarctica polar research station have now become the first people to visit and photograph the colony.

More:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jan/10/hidden-colony-emperor-penguins-visitors

[dipsydoodle]

1. Happy feet

I've got those happy feet..............

[MADem]

2. Discovered as a consequence of their poop?

I guess that's the origin of the phrase "Don't crap where you eat!"

[NYC_SKP]

3. And dressed for the occasion!

[dipsydoodle]

4. You do come up with some classic lines

I remain amused with "I would kill for that sweater"

[NYC_SKP]

6. Well, who wouldn't?

I mean with all those cute coats-of-arms (or whatever they are):

[tavalon]

5. They don't look especially impressed

In fact, they look bored.