Sphenisciformes Collection (page 2)

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), fight between two males, Saint Andrew, South Georgia

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia. September

Snares island crested penguin (Eudyptes robustus) in forest, Snares Island, New Zealand

Erect-crested penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) pair in greeting display. Antipodes Island, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic to Antipodes and Bounty Islands. Endangered species

African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) returning to colony. Near Simons Town in False Bay, between Fish Hoek and Cape Point, Western Cape, South Africa. Endangered species

RF- Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chick begging parent for food, Antarctica

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) blizzard near Snow Hill Island colony in Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Emperor Penguin aka (Aptenodytes forsteri) adult penguins with their chick, Weddell Sea, Gould Bay, Antarctica

Emperor penguin chicks (Aptenodytes forsteri) with lone Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) Ross Sea, Antarctica. December

Aerial view of Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) toboganning in the snow, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Close up of the wing of an Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), Gould Bay, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), tobogganing, Snow Hill Island, Antarctic Peninsula

Little blue / fairy penguin (Eudyptula minor) coming ashore to breeding area after dusk, Phillip Island Nature Park, Victoria, Australia

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) close up portrait, Antarctica

Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) group gathering at landing site. Tilgo Island, La Serena, Chile. Vulnerable species

Snares-crested penguin (Eudyptes robustus) walking along rocks, Snares Island, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic and vulnerable species

Erect-crested penguins (Eudyptes sclateri) pair on coast, Proclamation Island, Bounty Islands, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic to Antipodes and Bounty Islands. Endangered species

Little blue / fairy penguin (Eudyptula minor) walking on pathway to nesting burrows, Neck Game Reserve, Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia, December

Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) walking to nest hidden inland in dense vegetation. Sandy Bay, Enderby Island, Auckland Group, New Zealand Sub Antarctic Islands

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) calling, Cuverville Island. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) jumping out of the sea, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) Wiencke Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) close up, Amanda Bay, Prydz Bay, Ingrid Christensen Coast, East Antarctica, November

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island Panoramic composite view

A panoramic composite image of a massive grouping of King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) seeking shelter in the lee of small hills during a blizzard

RF - Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica) displaying, Half-Moon Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF -Two King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) head to head, South Georgia, South Atlantic. (digitally stitched image) (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on blue ice berg. Graham Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) returning over sea ice to breeding colony, Signy Island, South Orkneys, Antarctica, December

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding colony with adults and juveniles, snowy mountains in background. Salisbury Plain, South Georgia. November 2018

Snares crested penguin (Eudyptes robustus) colony standing on rocky shoreline behind band of washed up kelp, with a New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) resting on rock beside them

Eastern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome filholi) mid-fall after jumping off rocky ledge to get to sea, surrounded by Bull kelp (Durvillaea antarctica), Auckland Island, Auckland Island

Three King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) resting in snowy conditions, South Georgia

Two Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chicks sleeping huddled together, Port Lockroy, Goudier Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Megallenic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus), at sunrise Falkland Islands

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walk back to their breeding colony. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island

Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on large iceberg with towers and pinnacles in background, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) leaping out of ocean as it approaches land, Devil Island, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony at dawn, Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

Two Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chicks sleeping huddled together, Port Lockroy, Goudier Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Female Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) with chick on the nest, Port Lockroy, Goudier Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Three King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) reflections in water, Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean

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Gentoo penguin emerges from the ocean during a swim, Antarctica Date: 22/01/2009

Juvenile Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) practice fighting near a King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony, Gold Harbour, South Georgia Island

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) caught between two huge Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) Gold Harbour, South Georgia Island

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Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) group on ice floe, Ross Sea, Antarctica. January

King penguins hugging each other with their necks, mating ritual, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Close-up of two king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) entwined together and hugging each other with their necks in mating ritual; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

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"Sphenisciformes: A Captivating World of Penguins" In the enchanting realm of Sphenisciformes, these remarkable creatures captivate our hearts with their unique charm and resilience. From the adorable Little Blue Penguin standing proudly on rocks at night, silhouetted against Melbourne city lights, to the majestic Emperor Penguin viewed through a hole in an iceberg at Snow Hill Island rookery, each species tells its own captivating tale. Venturing into dense coastal forests near Lake Moeraki, we encounter the Fiordland Crested Penguins gracefully navigating their verdant surroundings. Meanwhile, on the Antarctic Peninsula, a devoted Chinstrap Penguin tends to its precious chicks amidst icy landscapes that seem untouched by time. The bond between parent and offspring is beautifully showcased as an Emperor Penguin chick finds solace within its parent's brood pouch on Snow Hill Island. At sunrise in Falklands, King Penguins bask in golden hues while being highly honored in prestigious photography competitions for their breathtaking ocean view presence. Diving beneath crystal-clear waters surrounding Bartholome Island in Galapagos Islands reveals the playful nature of Galapagos Penguins as they navigate effortlessly through their aquatic playground. Side views of both King and Rockhopper Penguins showcase their distinctive features and elegant postures captured perfectly in illustrations. Witnessing a tabular iceberg floating majestically across Weddell Sea reminds us of nature's grandeur and constant transformation. Adelie Penguins dive fearlessly near ice flows in Antarctica while Gentoo Penguins form a united front as they walk along snowy terrains on Cuverville Island. As we immerse ourselves into this captivating world of Sphenisciformes, let us cherish these extraordinary creatures who remind us of the beauty that exists within our natural world. Let them serve as ambassadors for conservation efforts during COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Joint winner - reminding us all that it is our responsibility to protect these incredible beings and their habitats for generations to come.