'Naked' penguins have scientists perplexed – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs: "A mysterious ailment is causing penguins to lose their feathers, according to researchers at the Wildlife Conservation Society.
The condition, called feather-loss disorder, has been seen in penguin chicks in both sides of the Atlantic Ocean the past few years and is featured in a recent edition of the journal 'Waterbirds,' the release said.
While scientists don't know what could cause a penguin to go 'naked,' possible culprits include genetics, nutrient imbalances, thyroid disorders or pathogens"
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