Emperor penguin chick being fed, a short time after hatching, Brunt Ice Shelf, Weddell Sea, Antarctica.

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This emperor penguin chick (aptenodytes forsteri) was just a few hours old when photographed being fed by the male adult, prior to the mother returning. The chick is standing on the father's feet in the relative warmth of the brood pouch.

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Size: 2429px × 3664px
Location: Brunt Ice Shelf, Weddell Sea, Antarctica
Photo credit: © Erik Lornie / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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