King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus). These birds are found in the sub-Antarctic and on cool islands in temperate areas of the southern hemisphere. They are very social animals,living and breeding in large colonies which can number up to thousands of individuals. They feed on small fish and squid,diving below the surface of the water to catch their prey. They often hunt in groups,the older birds directing less-experienced individuals to the best feeding grounds. The king penguin is the second largest penguin in the world,reaching a height of around 1 metre. Only the emperor penguin is bigger. Photographed on the island of South Georgia | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Scoones, Peter |
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