Archive For The “Antarctic” Category
This young baby Southern Fur Seal was just lying there among a group of penguins. This shows how they all interact in the Antarctic. His mother came back a few minutes later.
Taken on a clear day, one can see the penguins in the background, as well as the beautiful mountains of the Antarctic.
My wife Kathy was sitting on the beach and this three-week-old baby elephant seal came up and nudged her and preened for her. He would not hurt her, as he doesn’t have any teeth yet, but was very curious.
This chinstrap penguin was standing on a pebble beach – just one of the many types of Antarctic penguins. As you can see, its name is appropriate.
These penguins burrow and nest in soft sandy areas. They are native to the Strait of Magellan, hence the name.