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Adélie penguin and chick

Black and white adult Adélie penguin with grey chick on stones.

Adélie penguins have a compact body shape. This minimises their surface area and reduces heat loss. Adélie penguins build their nests out of stones – choosing a sloping site that allows snow melt water to drain away.

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Rights: Anthony Powell, Antarctica New Zealand
Published: 14 January 2026Size: 2.57 MB
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