Group of adelie penguins begin to dive into the sea together to go fishing. They typically gather in large groups on the shore, then all jump in at the same time to reduce their chances of being eaten by an ocean predator.
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Adelie penguin and newborn chicks. There are actually two of them there, the one on the right has its head tucked in, the one on the left has its body tucked in. These chicks are only a day or so old.
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Emperor Penguin with the Royal Society Mountains in the background.
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Panoramic shot of 3 emperor penguins hanging out on the Ross Ice Shelf, with the Royal Society Ranges in the background.
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