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Canvas Print : Subantarctic or Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) stealing an egg from a Royal
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Subantarctic or Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) stealing an egg from a Royal
Subantarctic or Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) stealing an egg from a Royal penguin colony (Eudyptes schlegeli) on
Macquarie Island, Australian Territory
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Animal Colony Animal Eggs Animal Home Charadriiformes Eggs Eudyptes Flightless Group Group Of Animals Nest Penguin Predation Seabird Skua Spheniscidae Sphenisciformes Stealing Stercorariidae Stercorarius Subantarctic Islands Theft Vulnerable Antarctic Skua Brown Skua Catharacta Antarctica Endangered Species Eudyptes Schlegeli Falkland Skua Macquarie Island Royal Penguin Southern Great Skua Southern Skua Stercorarius Antarcticus Subantarctic Skua Threatened
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the captivating world of the Subantarctic wilderness into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This exclusive image, captured by renowned photographer Doug Gimesy of the Nature Picture Library, showcases the dramatic moment of a Subantarctic Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) boldly stealing an egg from a Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) colony on Macquarie Island. Adding a touch of adventure and intrigue, this high-quality Canvas Print is not only a beautiful addition to any room, but also a conversation starter. Experience the raw beauty and power of nature with every detail brought to life in vivid color and texture.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Caught in the Act - Skua's Egg-cellent Heist at Penguin Colony!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by Doug Gimesy, we witness a daring act of thievery unfold on Macquarie Island. The mischievous Subantarctic or Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) has set its sights on an irresistible prize – an egg from the Royal penguin colony (Eudyptes schlegeli). With stealth and precision, the cunning skua swoops down upon the unsuspecting penguins, determined to snatch away their precious treasure. As chaos ensues among the penguin community, our feathered thief seizes this golden opportunity. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates nature's intriguing dynamics and animal behavior. It showcases not only the resourcefulness of these intelligent birds but also highlights their adaptability to survive in challenging environments like subantarctic islands. While it may seem like a comical scene from a wildlife heist movie, there is a deeper message behind this image. It reminds us of the delicate balance between predator and prey in nature and sheds light on the challenges faced by flightless creatures such as penguins. Doug Gimesy's remarkable photograph serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst breathtaking landscapes and adorable animal colonies, life can be full of unexpected twists and turns. So keep your eyes peeled for those cheeky skuas when visiting Macquarie Island!
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