Wow in the World Two Whats?! And A Wow! - In It to Penguin It
Dec 5, 2025
Get ready to waddle into the world of penguins! Discover how emperor penguins incubate their eggs on their feet for over two months. Learn about the tiny fairy penguin, the smallest species. Did you know penguin poop can be spotted from space? It's a fun way for scientists to track populations! The hosts also share a quirky animal spitting story involving a seal and an eagle. Plus, find out how kids can win prizes and participate in their community!
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Emperor Penguins’ Long Egg Incubation
- Emperor penguins keep a single egg warm by balancing it on their feet and covering it with a brood pouch.
- Males incubate the egg on their feet for about 65 days while females hunt at sea.
The Tiny Blue Fairy Penguin
- The smallest penguin species goes by little penguin, blue penguin, or fairy penguin and stands about 13–15 inches tall.
- Their scientific name means "good little diver" and their blue shade varies by location around New Zealand.
Penguin Poop Visible From Space
- Large penguin colonies produce so much guano that scientists can spot it on satellite images against Antarctic ice.
- Researchers use poop color and distribution from space to locate colonies and estimate population sizes.