If you're a fan of penguins - and, let's face it, who isn't? - you might enjoy taking part in a new research project helping scientists measure changes to penguin populations.

Nearly 40,000 volunteers have already taken part in Penguin Watch, a 'citizen science' project in which members of the public are counting penguins in online photographs taken across Antarctica, helping scientists monitor the species in their natural habitat.

The data submitted by penguin spotting-volunteers will help scientists measure changes in the penguin’s behaviour, habitat and the larger ecosystem - assisting in their conservation.

Penguin Watch is a focus for British Science Week, a ten-day programme of science, technology, engineering and maths events and activities running from 10-19th March.