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Baby fur seal amongst penguins

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.

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King Penguin with sky

Taken on a clear day, one can see the penguins in the background, as well as the beautiful mountains of the Antarctic.

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Fur Seal jumping

This fur seal was jumping in and out of the waves in the Antarctic.

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Young fur seals in the surf

Three young fur seals playing in the Antarctic surf.

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Seal pup arching with Kathy

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.

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Young seal arching

This young elephant seal was lying on the beach and arching and scratching himself.

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Chinstrap Penguin

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.

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Magellanic Penguin

These penguins burrow and nest in soft sandy areas. They are native to the Strait of Magellan, hence the name.

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Rockhopper Penguin

These penguins are great climbers and don’t mind jumping up and onto large rocks. They typically nest high up, climbing up steep slopes.

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King Penguin head closeup

King penguins are very gentle, and will come right up to us.

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