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.
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Penguin Colony
By the looks of it, the penguin colony seems to be doing better every year.
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Penguin Colony
Adult emperor penguins gather on the edge of the ice shelf to go fishing.
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A closer look at adults gone fishing.
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Penguin Colony
Sliding on their bellies
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Penguin Colony
Feeding a chick with fresh regurgitated fish
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Penguin Colony
Feeding a chick with fresh regurgitated fish
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Penguin Colony
Feeding a chick
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General view of the colony
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Chicks are waiting for their parents to return with food
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A leopard Seal, one of Antarctica's top predators
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Penguin Colony
They knew the waters were not safe!
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