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This way to more great stuff
Aitcho Island
The Gentoo Penguin has a distinctive red beak, and a white flash
of feathers on its otherwise black head. They stand about 50cm tall
and are quite 'solid' looking birds.
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Molting penguins
Aitcho Island
Like all molting penguins, Gentoo's don't move around much. In
this instance, a feather has blown onto the left Gentoo's beak,
and it never made any attempt to remove it.
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I, er, just didn't move in time...
Livingston Island
Conserving energy during molting increases the odds of being in
the wrong spot at the wrong time! The diet of a Gentoo Penguin is
visible in its guano - pink when eating krill, white when eating
fish, green when molting and living on its stomach contents...
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Its mine!
Livingston Island
Fully grown Gentoo chicks can be quite entertaining after they
have recently been left by their parents. They chase anything that
moves for food, while finding the courage within them to swim into
the ocean and hunt for food. They will also 'adopt' anything that
makes life more bearable. This penguin fought off many takers for
the dry bag over several hours.
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Sunbaking
Cuverville Island
If you have to fast for 3-4 weeks, you can't beat a sunny calm
day!
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I know its around here somewhere...
Neko Harbour
Gentoo penguins often squabble with their neighbours and peck at
eachother and themselves, possibly removing parasites.
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Strolling down the highway
Neko Harbour
When breeding, Gentoo Penguins return to the same spot every year
and make for rocky outcrops. Often the rocks are surrounded by snow
and the penguins will create 'Penguin Highways' as they trudge up
and down to the water in search of food.
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Singing for our supper
Neko Harbour
The honking of the Gentoo Penguin will echo around in your mind
long after you have left Antarctica, and provides a constant background
for landings.
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