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Penguins Ingesting Alarming Amounts of White Plastic

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 08:02 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 08:02 | 1 source | 1 article

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A recent study has revealed that penguins are consuming concerning amounts of white plastic. This ingestion poses a threat to their health, potentially causing internal injuries, digestive problems, and the accumulation of toxins. The prevalence of white plastic in their diet suggests they may be mistaking it for food sources like fish or krill.

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Euronews 20 mar. 2026, 08:02 (11 hours ago)

Penguins are ingesting worrying amounts of white plastic. Could switching colours protect them?

Researchers set out to discover why seabirds appear to be attracted to white plastic over other colours.

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