Image of the Day: World Penguin Day

Emperor penguins are among the largest birds in the world. Approximately 595,000 of them live in Antarctica.

The Scientist Staff

Apr 24, 2017 | 1 min read

(See P.T. Fretwell et al., “An emperor penguin population estimate: the first global, synoptic survey of a species from space,” PLOS One, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0033751, 2012.)

Interested in reading more?

The Scientist ARCHIVES

Receive full access to more than 35 years of archives, as well as TS Digest, digital editions of The Scientist, feature stories, and much more!

Already a member?

More Articles in

public health

qPCR<strong >: </strong>Driving Wastewater Surveillance for Infectious Disease

qPCR: Driving Wastewater Surveillance for Infectious Disease

Accessible Lateral Flow Assays: Test to Treat, Test to Protect

Blood vessel with flowing red blood cells and white immune cells.

New CRISPR Treatment Could Prevent HIV Reinfection after Viral DNA Excision

Image of various medical supplies on blue background

Relevant Models Reflect Real-world Needs

Interested in reading more?

The Scientist ARCHIVES

Become a Member of