Flight Less Collection (page 7)

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) adult, braying, standing on pebbles, Ronge Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) adult pair, standing together on rock during rainfall, Royal Bay, South Georgia

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adult, sleeping, close-up of beak, wing and body, Gold Harbour, South Georgia, november

Adelie Penguin (Pygpscelis adeliae) adult, porpoising, leaping from water, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, november

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) adult with young chick, standing on ice, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) chick, looking for parents returning with food, New Island, Falkland Islands

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) adults, swimming, porpoising amongst sea ice, Lemaire Channel, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) adult, walking, Tiritiri Matangi Island, Hauraki Gulf, North Island, New Zealand, november

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adults, flock gathering on shoreline under stormclouds, Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) adult, walking in savannah, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) adults, group tobogganing across ice, heading towards sea to feed, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) adult, standing at burrow entrance, Saunders Island, Falkland Islands

Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) adult, braying, close-up of head, Half Moon Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) adult, tobogganing across snow, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks, group in colony on sea ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, november

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) adult, with nesting material in beak, colony sitting on nests during blizzard, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, november

East African Ostrich (Struthio camelus massaicus) six juveniles, running, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania
East African Ostrich (Struthio camelus massaicus) six juveniles, running, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) footprints, tracks in drying mud, Sturt N. P. New South Wales, Australia
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) footprints, tracks in drying mud, Sturt N.P. New South Wales, Australia

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) adult pair, walking on bare ground, Sturt N. P. New South Wales, Australia
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) adult pair, walking on bare ground, Sturt N.P. New South Wales, Australia

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) adult, walking on bare ground, Sturt N. P. New South Wales, Australia
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) adult, walking on bare ground, Sturt N.P. New South Wales, Australia

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) adult male with chicks, standing in vegetation, New South Wales, Australia

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) adult male, close-up of head and neck, South Australia, Australia

Falkland Flightless Steamerduck (Tachyeres brachypterus) adult female with ducklings, standing on beach, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, november

North Island Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) adult, standing in grass at night, New Zealand, november

Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) adult, close-up of head and neck, Cassowary House, Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia

Springtail head, SEM
Springtail head (order Collembola), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Springtails are primitive flightless insects, dating back some 300 million years in the fossil record

Springtail antenna, SEM
Springtail antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of an antenna from a springtail (order Collembola)

Emperor penguins and chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) with their three-month-old chicks (grey). The adults feed them by regurgitating fish. These are the only penguins to breed during the Antarctic winter

Adelie penguins on nest
Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) nesting. Adelie penguins are highly social birds and a single colony can contain tens of thousands of pairs

Adelie penguin with chick
Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on its pebble nest with a two-day-old chick. Adelie penguins normally raise two chicks. The male and female take turns to incubate the eggs and feed the young

Emperor penguin rookery
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) rookery on sea ice. The grey-feathered chicks are three months old. The adults feed them by regurgitating fish

Emperor penguin chicks huddling
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks huddling for warmth in the Antarctic spring. These grey-feathered chicks are about one month old. The adults feed them by regurgitating fish

Albino chinstrap penguin incubating its eggs on a nest. Albinism is an inherited disorder that results in the lack of an enzyme that controls skin pigmentation

Emperor penguins with chick
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) pair with their three-month-old chick. The adults feed the chicks by regurgitating fish

Emperor penguins huddling
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males huddling for warmth. This picture was taken in April when the temperature was -50 degrees Celsius

Emperor penguins incubating eggs
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males incubating eggs. This picture was taken in August. These are the only penguins to breed in the Antarctic during the winter

Emperor penguins sheltering chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) sheltering three-week-old chicks. The males shelter the chicks against the cold by holding them on their feet and covering them with a fold of skin

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"Flightless Wonders: Exploring the Fascinating World of Non-Flying Birds" Embark on a captivating journey to Africa, where South Africa's Simons Town awaits with its enchanting Boulders Beach. Here, an African Penguin colony thrives, showcasing the unique beauty of these flightless birds. Delve into history as you encounter the remains of the mighty Aepyornis Skeleton in this remarkable region. Marvel at their colossal size and ponder their existence long ago. Venturing further, witness nature's resilience as King Penguins huddle together during a snowstorm at Right Whale Bay in South Georgia. The sight is both awe-inspiring and heartwarming, reminding us of their incredible adaptability. Travel southward to Antarctica's Antarctic Peninsula and discover Port Lockroy. Amidst icy landscapes, be greeted by charming Gentoo Penguin chicks basking in twilight hues along the western peninsula - a truly magical experience. Uncover tales from the past as you come across engravings depicting the extinct Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis). These fascinating creatures once roamed our planet but are now forever etched in history. Continue your exploration alongside majestic King Penguins who grace us with their regal presence. Their distinctive markings and graceful movements leave an indelible impression on all who encounter them. Journey back through time to witness ancient giants like Extinct Dinornis or Moa and Aepyornis ingens roaming vast lands before they vanished forever. Reflect upon their significance within Earth's rich biodiversity tapestry. Head towards Antarctica's Weddell Sea where tranquility reigns supreme amidst Riiser-Larsen Ice Shelf. Observe Emperor Penguin chicks standing proudly on ice at Snow Hill Island - a testament to survival against harsh conditions. Across continents lies New Island in Falkland Islands' South Atlantic waters; here stands Devil's Nose hosting Rockhopper Penguins pairs (Eudyptes chrysocome).