Jul 10, 2020 · These tubby, aquatic birds can squirt arcing jets of poop to distances nearly twice their own body length, and scientists recently calculated just how much force their tiny rectums …

Penguins poo... a lot. These chinstraps have a hard time trying to keep their nests clean in a colony with thousands of neighbours.

Sep 15, 2022 · As cute as penguins are, they still perform the "not-so-royal" act of pooping. Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about their poop.

May 22, 2025 · Their guano (aka poop) is pungent and plentiful, and dark stains of guano sticking out on white ice have even helped scientists find previously unknown penguin colonies.

Aug 19, 2025 · Discover the surprising truth about how often penguins poop, what drives their unique habits, and the scientific insights hidden in their waste.

Mar 26, 2024 · Do Penguins Poop a Lot? Yes, penguins poop quite frequently. On average, an adult penguin defecates every 10 to 15 minutes. This high frequency is due to their fast …

Jul 4, 2020 · When approaching a brooding penguin in its nest, it's best to beware of flying feces. Penguin poo can travel as far as 1.34 meters (about 4.4 feet), a new study finds.

Jun 10, 2025 · Because penguins poop every 5-15 minutes. According to Ripley's Husbandry, they can even project their poop up to three feet! Penguin poop doesn't just stink—it becomes …

Jun 12, 2025 · Penguin poop is famously colorful, often turning landscapes pink or white. This vivid transformation results from the krill in their diet, which colors the guano.

May 30, 2025 · Ten of thousands of penguins, clustered together on the Antarctic Peninsula, can produce some potent stenches. Now, scientists have found that all that waste could be …