In Photos: Penguins
Penguins are perfectly adapted for an aquatic life and seem to almost fly underwater as they flap their wings. However, on land, they are a bit more ungainly.

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Adelie Penguin
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Gentoo Penguins
Gentoo penguins are easily recognisable by their white eyebrow blaze.
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Rockhopper Penguin
The punks of the penguin world, rockhoppers are amongst the most comical as they hop between rocks along the coasts of the southern oceans.
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Chinstrap Penguin
Chinstrap penguins are identified by the obvious black band that runs under their chin.
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Galapagos Penguin
Galapagos penguins are the northernmost of all the penguins.
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King Penguins
Slightly smaller than emperors, king penguins are the second largest of the penguins standing at 3ft tall.
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Rockhopper Crest
A rockhopper shows off the full beauty of its crest.
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Jackass
Jackass penguins of southern Africa are one of the few penguins that can be seen waddling along sandy beaches.
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Emperor Penguin Chick
Emperor penguin chicks will spend the first part of their lives tucked under their parents special pouch, keeping warm.
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Emperor Penguins
Emperor penguins caring for their chick.