Third visit to a thriving penguin colony

During the 2014-2015 BELARE season, Alain Hubert visited a penguin colony on Antarctica’s Princess Ragnhild Coast for the third year in a row. The number of chicks is greater than ever, which indicates the penguins are thriving.

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    By the looks of it, the penguin colony seems to be doing better every year.

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    Adult emperor penguins gather on the edge of the ice shelf to go fishing.

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    A closer look at adults gone fishing.

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    Sliding on their bellies

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    Feeding a chick with fresh regurgitated fish

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    Feeding a chick with fresh regurgitated fish

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    Feeding a chick

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    General view of the colony

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    Chicks are waiting for their parents to return with food

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    A leopard Seal, one of Antarctica's top predators

  • Penguin Colony

    Penguin Colony

    They knew the waters were not safe!