Antarctica

Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri - probably parents and their chick.

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson

Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri - the highlight of the trip was the visit to the Emperor Penguin colony.

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson

Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson

Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson

Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri - feet raised to minimize heat loss.

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson

Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri - we had light snow during our visit.

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson

Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson

Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson

Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri - likely a family.

Franklin Island, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 20, 2011

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Larry L. Jackson