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Antarctic Skua (Catharacta antarctica) adult pair, feeding on stolen penguin egg, New Island, Falkland Islands, november
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Antarctic Skua (Catharacta antarctica) adult pair, feeding on stolen penguin egg, New Island, Falkland Islands, november
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© FLPA/James Lowen
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Caught in the Act - Skua Duo's Egg-citing Heist on Falkland Islands!
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. In this snapshot captured by FLPA/James Lowen, we witness a thrilling wildlife crime scene unfold on New Island, Falkland Islands. Meet our mischievous culprits - a cunning adult pair of Antarctic Skuas (Catharacta antarctica), notorious for their audacious egg-stealing antics. With November's crisp breeze sweeping through the Southern Ocean, these coastal scavengers are up to no good! The male and female skua duo have set their sights on an unsuspecting penguin egg, snatched from its rightful owner. Talk about breakfast with a twist! As they stand proudly amidst the stunning archipelago backdrop, it's hard not to admire their resourcefulness and teamwork. The brown-skinned thieves flaunt their maritime prowess while indulging in this stolen delicacy – a feast fit for avian royalty! These feisty skuas are known as skilled predators of the southern Atlantic Ocean. With stealthy precision and lightning-fast reflexes, they navigate the rocky coasts and isles like seasoned pirates searching for treasure. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its intriguing tales of survival and adaptation. So next time you stumble upon an image like this one from FLPA Images, remember that even in the animal kingdom, there's always room for some playful mischief!
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