The ammonia released from their poop also might help reduce some of the devastating effects of climate change. Since higher concentrations of aerosol particles creates clouds that are more reflective of the sun’s rays, the strength of an area’s aerosol particle sources matters. However, the specific interaction between penguins and their ammonia filled poop and the Antarctic climate is not well understood. [ Related: A small amount of penguin poop is enough to spook krill. ] According to the team, the data suggests that penguin poop may be helping reduce some of climate change’s effects on an ever-warming Antarctica.