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Photographic Print : Subantarctic or Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) stealing an egg from a Royal

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


10"x8" Photo Print

Bring the breathtaking beauty of the natural world into your home with Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints. This striking image captures the intense moment of survival as a Subantarctic or Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) boldly steals an egg from a Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) colony on Macquarie Island. Taken by renowned nature photographer Doug Gimesy from the Nature Picture Library, this print is a testament to the raw power and intrigue of the Subantarctic environment. Each print is produced using high-quality materials and techniques to bring out the vibrant colors and details of the original photograph, making it a must-have for any nature lover or collector.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.2cm (10" x 7.2")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

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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