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There are no natural smells on Antarctica.
However, breeding penguins on Antarctica's beaches exude guano and regurgitated food -- to feed their land-bound young -- as part of their normal bodily functions, and this guano mix can be an extremely unpleasant smell for humans. Penguins don't seem to mind.
Most of what penguins actually smell remains a mystery.
According to a 2013 study by the German Inter-Research Science Center:
". . . phytoplankton release dimethylsulphoniopropionate in the seawater, which is then catabolized to dimethyl sulphide (DMS) that is emitted to the air." (This leads krill-feeding animals to high-density food sources.)
At sea, there's no evidence that penguins respond to DMS, however, they do respond to it on land.
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Why do Adélie penguins live in Antarctica?
No animal lives in Antarctica. Adélie penguins -- like three other types of penguins -- breed on Antarctica's beaches, because there are no land predators there. Adélie penguins -- like all 17 types of penguins -- are sea birds and make their homes in salt water.
What part of Antarctica does a penguin live?
Penguins don't live in Antarctica, but they come to the beaches to breed. Penguins live in the seas.
What continent has largest population of penguins?
Antarctica has the largest population of penguins
When were penguins discovered?
Thousands of years ago in Antarctica.
What kind of penguins live in Antarctic?
No penguin lives on Antarctica. Penguins are sea birds. Four types of penguins breed on Antarctica's beaches, including Emperors, Adelies, Chinstraps and Gentoos. They breed there because there are no land predators.
How many penguins live in the antarctica?
No penguins live in Antarctica. Penguins are sea birds that visit Antarctica's beaches during breeding season.
Where do penguins live Antarctic or Antarctica?
Penguins are native to Antarctica and can only be found there. :)
What penguins are found in Antarctica?
there are 4 different species of penguins in Antarctica. adelie, emperor, chinstrap and gentoo penguins
What are the penguins names that live in Antarctica?
No animal lives in Antarctica: it's too cold and there is no food chain. Penguins are sea birds that visit Antarctica's beaches to breed, and include Adelie and Emperor penguins.
Are emporer penguins the only penguins to live in Antarctica?
No, Adelie Penguins also live on Antarctica. The amazing thing about Emperor Penguins is that they breed in one of the coldest parts of Antarctica, where the temperature can get to -30F!
Are there just penguins in Antarctica?
It is not known whether the penguins that breed in Antarctica have a justice system.
Are there any penguins in Antarctica dangerous?
Yes there are penguins in Antarctica and they are dangerous to something, I.e. Fish
What Types of penguins breed on Antarctica?
You can find Emperors, Adelies, and Gentoo penguins breeding on Antarctica
What spieces of a penguin live in Antarctica?
No penguins live in Antarctica. Two types of penguins breed on Antarctica's beaches: Adelie and Emperor. Penguins are sea birds and live at sea.
Where do penguins live on the globe?
penguins live in antarctica
What penguins live on the coast of Antarctica?
Both penguins and seals are sea animals and they live at sea. However, during the breeding season, both can be found on Antarctica's beaches.
Why do penquins live in Antarctica?
Penguins do not live in Antarctica. Penguins are sea birds and live at sea. However, two types of penguins breed on Antarctica's beaches for several weeks during their breeding season. These are Emperor and Adelie penguins.
