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What scientific reasons are there for studying the feeding habits of penguins?
Posted By: tomhawke, Dr. Hawke on Saturday, November 19, 2005
Kyle from Westview asked what scientific reasons there are for learning about penguins’ feeding habits.
There is more science than what is directly linked to humans. Although you may not see the direct relevance, this does not mean it is not worthwhile or necessary research.
Ultimately we know very little about these penguins. By understanding their basic physiology we can gain insight into what allows them to survive and adapt to these extreme environmental conditions. Much like our research, this is a species that lives at an extreme and any information we can garner on its adaptive mechanisms may one day prove beneficial, whether it be for medical or veterinary science. Research takes place in a broader spectrum than just biomedical science.
Dr. Hawke
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