Baby Penguins have gotten a lot of attention lately probably because they are cute and very entertaining. During my seasons working on expedition cruise ships on the peninsula of Antarctica watching the little buggers was always super fun.
The penguin that live on the peninsula have an extremely short breeding season which means between the time they come ashore, build a nest, lay an egg, hatch a chic and head back to sea for the winter is only about 4 months. So the rookeries are always filled with action, noise and a strong odor.
Enjoy the video and penguin pictures
I included pictures of king penguins. Please keep in mind these do not live on the peninsula, they live in South Georgia which is a sub-antarctic island. They are beautiful birds so a good pick is nice to see. The king baby penguin is furry and brown, like he is wearing a little down jacket.
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Antartica Animals is written by someone who lives in Antartica!
Imagine spending your day with cute penguins and king penguins!
I've always wondered: what food do animals in antartica eat? Now, I know who to ask!
Kim Fleming
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