Southern Gentoo (Pygoscelis papua ellsworthi) (fg) and Adelie (Pygoscelis adeliae) penguins (bg), Petermann Island, Wilhelm Archipelago, Antarctica

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Petermann island in the Wilhelm Archipelago contains colonies of both Southern Gentoo (Pygoscelis papua ellsworthi) and Adelie (Pygoscelis adeliae) penguins and is a favourite sightseeing trip for cruise ship passengers. It is separated from Graham Land on the Antarctic Peninsula via the Penola Strait.

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Location: Petermann island, Wilhelm Archipelago, Antarctica
Photo credit: © steve waters / Alamy / Afripics
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