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Penguins on the peninsula (photo essay)

January 26, 2008 09:27 PM EST (Updated: February 02, 2008 02:14 PM EST)

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Only adéile and Emperor penguins are considered true Antarctic species. On the peninsula we saw adéiles, gentoos, and chinstraps. Occasionally someone sighted a King or Emperor, but they are rare on the peninsula.

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Comments: 54

flit . Jan 26, 2008, 9:33pm EST

that is an awesome photo essay! Will have to send the link to my sister

my only complaint is that you didnt post it to Earth Hour

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lynn a. Jan 26, 2008, 9:36pm EST

This is a beautiful photo essay. It's magnificent really. Wow. You've been to some very unique places. I loved the photo where you noted penguins raise their wings to cool off. It seemed so outrageous to be hot in snow like that. This is great, Kate. I hope you do some more.

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Bob B. Jan 26, 2008, 9:36pm EST

This is a superb photo essay. Thank you, Kate.

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Mary Ann S. Jan 26, 2008, 9:37pm EST

These are great. I love watching penguins walk around like office workers. I always get a chuckle at the Detroit zoo.

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Tanya P. Jan 26, 2008, 9:46pm EST

Fabulous!! Thank you.

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Toni V. Jan 26, 2008, 9:53pm EST

Awesome photo essay! I love the pictures.

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Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Jan 26, 2008, 9:57pm EST

fantastic photo essay! Wonderful photos! What an exciting adventure!

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Janet "Jax" B. Jan 26, 2008, 10:06pm EST

great photo essay...wow.

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Bethann K. Jan 26, 2008, 10:07pm EST

Excellent photo essay! Magnificent photos! Gotta love the penguins! :)

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Austin Cushing Jan 26, 2008, 10:17pm EST

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señoritafish (oxyjulis californica) Jan 26, 2008, 10:29pm EST

Amazing! Love to go there sometime!

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WS R. Jan 26, 2008, 10:31pm EST

WOW!!!!! That's all I can say!

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Patricia F. Jan 26, 2008, 10:47pm EST

Great photos! mY Dad was on Antarctica back in the 70's at McMurdo (sp?) Sound-with the Navy-he will love these pics as do I!

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Human, Katherine, seeker of intergalactic life, inhabitant of Earth Jan 26, 2008, 10:55pm EST

Thank you Kate for this informative and thought provoking essay. Penguins are just one of many species that are being impacted by the melting of the ice caps. I don't know what else we can do but keep showing proof of how our world is changing. Global warming debates aside, we need to do what we can to have less of a human impact on the environment.

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Holli G. Jan 26, 2008, 11:37pm EST

Penguins are so cute and just so awesome! Thank you!

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Steph-in-NE ..... Jan 27, 2008, 12:31am EST

AWESOME JUST AWESOME!!!!!! i love them PENQUINS,, so cool and intereasting creature.. I love it totally AWESOME....

I would love get or have the third picture,, it would go great on my wall in my room with my 300 plus collection of penquins,,,,

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Dorine H. Jan 27, 2008, 12:33am EST

Magnificent!

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Connie C. Jan 27, 2008, 12:36am EST

This was a perfect photo essay. I loved learning while I was viewing the beautiful photos.

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Lora L. Jan 27, 2008, 12:43am EST

When I was little I kept trying to get my parents to let me have a penguin! Beautiful photos!!

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Kate Keeley Jan 27, 2008, 12:55am EST

Dan, I have wondered the same myself. I felt so overwhelmed by the immensity of what we are doing to the planet, and I know that we are not intentionally out to hurt the earth. I thought a lot about this and can only say that--no matter what the odds--whatever little thing I can do, I will.

One person doing one thing, one at a time. That's billions of chances to make a difference.

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Vern R. Jan 27, 2008, 12:57am EST

Nice pix, verry interesting story. Like Dan, I too wonder if it is too late or even beyond our capability to reverse warming.

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Kate Keeley Jan 27, 2008, 1:13am EST

In the words of Dylan Thomas: "Do not go gentle into that good night."

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Alison H. Jan 27, 2008, 1:45am EST

Enjoyed this photo essay. The picture of the penguin feet really struck me. They look kind of human and alien at the same time....

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Wilma D. Jan 27, 2008, 1:52am EST

Cool essay Kate, fab pics.

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Lynn Doiron Jan 27, 2008, 2:46am EST

Really fine pictorial here, Kate. I am moved. Thanks for this.

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Lonnie F. Jan 27, 2008, 4:19am EST

Great pictures Kate---but by the5th shot I had to grab my jacket and turn up the heat! Isn't it amazing how they always keep their little tuxedos looking so nice. Your Ga friend Lonnie.BRRRRR

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Aniko Jan 27, 2008, 4:50am EST

That must have been one cool trip, no pun intended. Great pictures!

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Janna O'Donnell Jan 27, 2008, 6:47am EST

What an amazing photo essay. Great job.

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Kjersti W. Jan 27, 2008, 8:36am EST

Great penguin photo essay.

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Joel Carillet Jan 27, 2008, 12:18pm EST

Beautiful presentation, Kate

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Beth H. Jan 27, 2008, 1:42pm EST

What a treat, to see up close something I'll never see in person. Wonderful photo essay.

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Victoria H. Jan 27, 2008, 2:08pm EST

Wonderful photo essay, Kate! I LOVE all the facts you include in these. So interesting to read, because it's things I don't actually know. Thanks for that!

Thanks for posting to "ALL PHOTO ESSAYS HERE". I'm going to feature this in the group.

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Aunt Boni H. Jan 27, 2008, 2:36pm EST

How fortunate we are that you have shared these magnificent creatures with us. How fortunate for you that you were able to experience the "meeting" of them in their own home.
We are grateful; and with the first-hand information you provided, the penguins will be grateful as well. I hope so.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 27, 2008, 3:36pm EST

What a wonderful photo essay. I just loved it. Thanks for the smile and all the information.

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Marianne M. Jan 27, 2008, 7:53pm EST

Fascinating photo essay, Kate! I'm sorry to admit I don't know what kind of work you do. Your profile says you majored in Spanish, psychology and global management. Must be extremely interesting, whatever it is!

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Sonia M. Jan 27, 2008, 9:44pm EST

This is absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much. I'm sending the link to one of my great-nephews who is an avid penguin fan and collects anything penguin!!!

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Sergey S. Jan 27, 2008, 9:46pm EST

Great pictures! How you get there?

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Jo C. Jan 27, 2008, 10:14pm EST

I absolutely love the way you put the text in with the photos, very cool! The last photos are haunting and hard-hitting!

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Lisa J Jan 27, 2008, 10:15pm EST

Beautiful pictures. I love penguins. I've had a thing for them since grade school.

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Lisa Gensheimer Jan 28, 2008, 8:18am EST

Amazing -- you can almost see the ice disappearing before your eyes.

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Amanda C. Jan 29, 2008, 10:45am EST

Really great photo essay!!

Thank you for posting it to The Vacation Spot

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Elaine A. Jan 29, 2008, 11:46pm EST

beautiful photo's

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Crystal R. Jan 31, 2008, 1:16am EST

This photo essay was wonderful. All the information was interesting and it makes you realize how the environment has a direct impact on the animal population. I read this awhile a few days ago and while reading a book last night I was reminded of this article when penguins were mentioned. Thanks for sharing all of the wondeful photography. Can't wait to read more of your articles and see more photos.

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Shayna Y. Feb 2, 2008, 5:18pm EST

I love these pictures and the words, well they are quite sad. They make me want to be more active in aid efforts!

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Heather W. Feb 2, 2008, 8:34pm EST

Awesome photo essay!

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JoAnne D. Feb 3, 2008, 10:09pm EST

Awesome essay, these are certainly amazing birds and a great update of their population. The pictures are wondrful. I just watched "Happy Feet" it's about a dancing penguin that can't sing. It was a fun view.

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