Saturday, 12. April 2003
Topic: NATURE - on April 12, 2003 at 10:55:09 AM CEST
Penguin stomach storage system
Male king penguins can store swallowed food for weeks by destroying their stomach bacteria, a study shows.
The birds' talent for storing undigested food in their stomachs for up to three weeks is unique among higher vertebrates. This ensures a constant supply of fresh food for their chicks - but how the penguins do it has been a mystery.
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