Chinstrap penguins (DI02274) Photo by Andrew Watt

A pair of chinstrap penguins photographed in Antarctica. Chinstraps are of medium size, averaging 28 inches tall and weighing between 9 and 14 pounds. They are among the most numerous and also the most aggressive penguins. Their diet consists mostly of krill, shrimp-like crustaceans.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Watt, Andrew (Andrew Watt) (photographerpht)
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
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Online Access:http://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d7057d3t
Description
Summary:A pair of chinstrap penguins photographed in Antarctica. Chinstraps are of medium size, averaging 28 inches tall and weighing between 9 and 14 pounds. They are among the most numerous and also the most aggressive penguins. Their diet consists mostly of krill, shrimp-like crustaceans.