Re: Birds' (penguins') eyes and diving

[Shane Raidal <>]

At 09:20 PM 4/1/98 +1000, you wrote:
>There would be very little light reaching the longest depths at which
>penguins have been recorded.
>
>If penguins are seeking prey at these depths, are their eyes extra
>sensitive to low light levels, do they seek prey that fluoresce in the
>dark, do they rely on detecting vibrations in the water created by prey
>items, or do they encounter prey by chance?

Good question!  The answer is probably yes........

..... and thanks for the references in your previous email.

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