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
Gentoo Penguins

Gentoo penguins are easily recognisable by their white eyebrow blaze.
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.
Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap penguins are identified by the obvious black band that runs under their chin.
Galapagos Penguin

Galapagos penguins are the northernmost of all the penguins.
King Penguins

Slightly smaller than emperors, king penguins are the second largest of the penguins standing at 3ft tall.
Rockhopper Crest

A rockhopper shows off the full beauty of its crest.
Jackass

Jackass penguins of southern Africa are one of the few penguins that can be seen waddling along sandy beaches.
Emperor Penguin Chick

Emperor penguin chicks will spend the first part of their lives tucked under their parents special pouch, keeping warm.
Emperor Penguins

Emperor penguins caring for their chick.