Adelie penguins (DI02283) Photo by Andrew Watt

Adelie penguins on Torgersen Island near the Palmer Station. This species is common all along the coast of Antarctica. Adelies stand about 18 to 30 inches tall and weigh 8 to 9 pounds. They can be identified by white rings around their eyes, beaks mostly covered by feathers, and longer than usual ta...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Watt, Andrew (Andrew Watt) (photographerpht)
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
Subjects:
Nature
Palmer Station
Palmer-Station
Torgersen
Torgersen Island
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:http://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d7td9vgr
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Summary:Adelie penguins on Torgersen Island near the Palmer Station. This species is common all along the coast of Antarctica. Adelies stand about 18 to 30 inches tall and weigh 8 to 9 pounds. They can be identified by white rings around their eyes, beaks mostly covered by feathers, and longer than usual tails. They hunt krill, fish, and squid.

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