Third visit to a thriving penguin colony
For the third year in a row, Alain Hubert visited a penguin colony on Antarctica’s Princess Ragnhild Coast. The number of chicks is greater than ever, which indicates the penguins are thriving.
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By the looks of it, the penguin colony seems to be doing better every year.
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Penguin chicks awaiting the return of their parents ... and the food they bring back!
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Adult emperor penguins gather on the edge of the ice shelf to go fishing.
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Every chick requires attention from both parents to be able to survive. Males and females are both very dedicated to rearing their young.
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A penguin chick is begging for food, knowing very well that fish is on the menu.
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This looks really good!
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A parent regurgitating freshly caught fish to feed a chick.
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No penguins in the water ... there must be a predator in the neighbourhood!
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Indeed...a few minutes later, a leopard seal jumps up onto the ice!
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This, ladies and gentleman, is an emperor penguin killing machine. Our cameraman was pretty startled when he saw the leopard seal.
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Our newcomer, sniffing away at feathers.
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The smart penguins knew the waters were not safe!
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