Ologies with Alie Ward Penguinology (PENGUINS) with Tom Hart
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Apr 21, 2020 Renown Penguinologist Dr. Tom Hart, a research fellow with Oxford University, talks about life on Antarctica, counting penguin colonies, their behaviors, and why he thinks penguins are stoic and majestic. They also discuss penguins' smell, flippers vs. wings, monogamy, and the origin of the word 'penguin'.
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First Antarctic Experience
- Dr. Tom Hart has visited Antarctica about 13 seasons over 15 years for penguin research.
- His first trip was life changing, offering awe and a global perspective.
Use Tech and Community Science
- Combine citizen science and AI tools like machine learning to count large penguin colonies efficiently.
- Employ drones, satellites, and time-lapse cameras to collect accurate breeding and behavior data.
Penguin Flightlessness and Molt
- Penguins are flightless birds with dense bones and feathers adapted for swimming.
- Their catastrophic molt happens all at once to maximize foraging and prepare for winter.