Parent and Child
An adult King penguin and chick share a tender moment at Volunteer Point on the Falkland Islands. There were many youngsters in the large group shown in yesterday's picture, all staying close to their parents for protection and food.
Two other chicks are visible in the background, huddling beneath their parents. The adults feed the young until they are able to fend for themselves, and on the average have only one chick every two years. Both parents share in feeding, and it's difficult to tell whether this is the mother or father. The chick in this picture may in fact just be looking for breakfast!
Here's a link to some interesting information about the King penguins.
www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/wildlife/...
Explore 3-26-13
Parent and Child
An adult King penguin and chick share a tender moment at Volunteer Point on the Falkland Islands. There were many youngsters in the large group shown in yesterday's picture, all staying close to their parents for protection and food.
Two other chicks are visible in the background, huddling beneath their parents. The adults feed the young until they are able to fend for themselves, and on the average have only one chick every two years. Both parents share in feeding, and it's difficult to tell whether this is the mother or father. The chick in this picture may in fact just be looking for breakfast!
Here's a link to some interesting information about the King penguins.
www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/wildlife/...
Explore 3-26-13