Feet first: Adaptive growth in magellanic penguin chicks [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, 2021 Growing animals should allocate their limited resources in ways that maximize survival. Seabird chicks must balance the growth of features and fat reserves needed to survive on land with those needed to successfully fledge and survive at sea.
Natasha J. Gownaris, P. Dee Boersma
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Do penguins care about their neighborhood? Population implications of bioerosion in Magellanic penguin, Spheniscus magellanicus, at Martillo Island, Beagle Channel, Argentina [PDF]
PLoS ONEIntrinsic and extrinsic factors, such as bioerosion at nesting sites, regulate population dynamics and are relevant for the long-term conservation of penguins.
Gabriela Scioscia +4 more
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Status and global population trend of the Magellanic penguin Spheniscus magellanicus along the Argentine coast [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe Magellanic penguin Spheniscus magellanicus is one of the emblematic species of the Argentine Atlantic coast, and its population dynamics provide valuable information for coastal ecosystem monitoring.
Jesica D. Hombre +4 more
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Body site microbiota of Magellanic and king penguins inhabiting the Strait of Magellan follow species-specific patterns [PDF]
PeerJ, 2023 Animal hosts live in continuous interaction with bacterial partners, yet we still lack a clear understanding of the ecological drivers of animal-associated bacteria, particularly in seabirds. Here, we investigated the effect of body site in the structure
Manuel Ochoa-Sánchez +6 more
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Lateralization (handedness) in Magellanic penguins [PDF]
PeerJ, 2019 Lateralization, or asymmetry in form and/or function, is found in many animal species. Brain lateralization is considered adaptive for an individual, and often results in “handedness,” “footedness,” or a side preference, manifest in behavior and ...
Thaís Stor +3 more
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Urban dog attacks on Magellanic Penguins in a protected area
El Hornero, 2022 The presence of unsupervised dogs in urban areas close to sites of high natural value can have negative effects on wildlife. On the Patagonian coast, where cities are often surrounded by natural environments, this problem may affect seabird colonies.
Morgenthaler, Annick +5 more
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Penguins of the Magellan region
Scientia Marina, 1999 The Magellan region, including the Falkland Islands, is one of the world´s most important areas for seabirds, and especially penguins. World-wide there are 17 species of penguin; 7 of these regularly breed around the coastal waters of South America, and ...
M. Bingham, E. Mejias
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Microplastics in Seabird Feces from Coastal Areas of Central Chile [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Pollution from plastic waste thrown into the ocean affects all levels of the food chain. Marine species of birds are affected by plastic particles of different sizes, especially the mesoplastics (1 to 10 mm) found in their digestive tract, which mainly ...
Sebastian Mendez-Sanhueza +6 more
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Sustainable Tourism and Conservation: A Study of the Impact of Tourism on Magellanic Penguins Spheniscus magellanicus in Patagonia, Argentina [PDF]
Journal of Zoological and Botanical GardensThe impact of tourism on Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) in Patagonia is a complex issue that requires a balanced approach between conservation and sustainable tourism development.
Marcelo Bertellotti, Verónica D’Amico
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A dataset on worldwide penguin diet [PDF]
Scientific DataStudying the diet of penguins is essential for understanding their role in marine ecosystems, evaluating their responses to environmental changes, and informing conservation strategies.
Francisco Ramírez +3 more
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