Penguins diving (IMAGE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Penguins diving

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A gentoo penguin takes a plunge at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. New research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has demonstrated how the blood of penguins evolved to help them better hold their breath while hunting for seafood.

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Craig Chandler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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