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Associate Professor Michelle LaRue at Cape Crozier

Researcher in Antarctica with a small group of emperor penguins behind her.

Dr Michelle LaRue is researching emperor penguins at Cape Crozier in Antarctica.

As per Antarctic regulations, Michelle and the photographer are specially permitted to get this close to the Antarctic wildlife. 

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