Adelie penguins: survival artists of the Antarctic
Learn more about the Adélie Penguins, their fascinating name origin, and their remarkable life in the Antarctic wilderness.
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Latin description
Pygoscelis adeliae
The Adélie Penguin is a classic penguin species, known for its black-and-white coloration and distinctive white eye rings. It lives exclusively in Antarctica and is renowned for its large colonies on rocky shores.