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Penguins are Aussies. Or are they Kiwis? | Berkeley News – UC Berkeley
First genome comparisons give insight into penguin origins and evolution
From the four-foot-tall emperor penguin to the aptly named foot-long little penguin, these unique flightless birds have invaded habitats from Antarctica to the equator, not to mention the hearts of the public.
A comparison of the full genomes of 18 recognized species of penguins provides clues to how they achieved this success though not their adorability over tens of millions of years, through warm and cold climate swings. It also cautions that todays rapidly changing climate may be too much f…
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