Group of Emperor Penguins both adults and chicks at Dawson Lambton Glacier in Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri

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Breeding colony of Emperor Penguins both adults and chicks at Dawson Lambton Glacier (seen in background). The largest of the Penguins. Nikon F4 film camera on Gitzo Tripod with FOBA Ballhead. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Sphenisciformes Scientific name: Aptenodytes forsteri Wing span 76-89 cm (30-35 inches) Weight 22-45 Kg (49-99 pounds) Prey Fish Krill Squid Predators Southern Giant Petrel and Leopard Seal and Orca Whale Single egg layed in Winter Incubation 60-70 days Fledging 5 or 6 months Sexual Maturation at 3-8 years

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Size: 5390px × 3637px
Location: Dawson Lambton Glalcier Antarctica S. 76 degrees W. 26 degrees
Photo credit: © Darius Wampler / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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