Adelie Collection

An Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) at Paulet Island, Antarctic Peninsula, building a nest with rocks and pebbles in the snow

Antarctica. Adelie Penguin gathers a pebble for a nest

Rest is over
Michelle Degryse

Lining up and ready to go
Siyu and Wei Photography

A dangerous way
Sergey Kokinskiy

Mom, I cannot wait!
Young Feng

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adelie penguin, Pygoscelis Adeliae, along the western Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Southern Ocean Date: 26-06-2018

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Antarctica. Adelie penguins Antarctica Adelie penguins Date: 26-06-2018

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) nesting on rocky outcrop in spring sunshine. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) standing in rookery along Penola Strait at sunset on spring evening. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) standing by nesting mate in rookery along Penola Strait at sunset on spring evening. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) standing at edge of rocky rookery along Penola Strait. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) pecks at camera lens while nesting on rocky outcrop in spring sunshine. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) nesting on rocky outcrop in spring sunshine. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) nesting on rocky outcrop in spring sunshine. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) with young chicks in rookery southwest of Lemaire Channel Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) with young chicks in rookery southwest of Lemaire Channel Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) with young chicks in rookery southwest of Lemaire Channel Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) with chicks in rookery southwest of Lemaire Channel Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) with young chicks in rookery southwest of Lemaire Channel Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) rookery on Petermann Island near Lemaire Channel along Antarctic Peninsula Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) waving flippers while standing at edge of rookery Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) rookery on Petermann Island near Lemaire Channel along Antarctic Peninsula Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Lone Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) leaps from iceberg along Antarctic Peninsula Date: 19/02/2005

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An Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) at Paulet Island, Antarctic Peninsula, building a nest with rocks and pebbles in the snow. Date: 14/08/2008

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Antarctica, Petermann Island. Adelie penguin Petermann Island Antarctica. Date: 09/02/2006

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Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on South Shetland Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) swimming in the ocean, South Shetland Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Antarctica, Peninsula, Adelie Penguin standing on snow covering mountain (Large format sizes available) Date: 16/06/2010

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Antarctica, Peninsula, Adelie Penguin standing on Ice Floe (Large format sizes available) Date: 16/06/2010

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Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Antarctica Date: 12/08/2006

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Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Antarctica Date: 12/08/2006

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Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Antarctica Date: 12/08/2006

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Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Antarctica Date: 12/08/2006

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Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Antarctica Date: 12/08/2006

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Antarctica, Far East Coast of Antarctica, Cooperation Sea. Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) swimming underwater. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Cape Adare. Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on nest incubating two eggs. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Brown Bluff. Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) portrait. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Ross Sea. Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) porpoising. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, South Shetland Islands. A brown down-covered Adelie penguin chick begging food from its parent. Date: 28/04/2005

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Antarctica, South Shetland Islands. An adult Adelie penguin stretches its flippers while standing on the edge of a small iceberg. Date: 28/04/2005

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Antarctica, South Shetland Islands, Gourdon Island. Adelie penguins porpoising toward their nesting sites after feeding in ocean. Date: 26/10/2004

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Antarctica, Paulet Island. Adelie penguins leaping off iceberg into ocean. Date: 21/07/2004

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Antarctica, Brown Bluff. Portrait of adelie penguin chick in snowstorm. Date: 21/07/2004

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Antarctica, Brown Bluff. Adelie penguin adult feeding young regurgitated krill. Date: 21/07/2004

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Antarctica, Brown Bluff. Close-up profile of adelie penguin adult's head. Date: 21/07/2004

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Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on the beach, Devil Island, Antarctica Date: 09/09/2005

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Adelie Penguins - pair driving car kissing with heart background Date: 06-02-2015

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"Adelie Penguins: Masters of Nest Building in the Antarctic" In the icy wilderness of Antarctica, an Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) at Paulet Island tirelessly constructs its cozy abode. With unwavering determination, this remarkable creature gathers pebbles one by one, meticulously arranging them to create a safe haven for its future offspring. As the frigid wind whips through the air, our resilient penguin friend remains undeterred. Its sleek black and white feathers stand out against the pristine white landscape as it scours for just the right pebble – each one carefully chosen to fit perfectly within its nest's intricate design. Meanwhile, above this frozen wonderland, a breathtaking display unfolds in the night sky. The Aurora Australis casts ethereal hues of green and purple across the horizon. Our diligent penguin pauses momentarily to witness this celestial spectacle before resuming its task with renewed vigor. Back at home base, other members of their colony diligently work alongside our protagonist – a bustling community united in their mission to ensure new life thrives amidst these harsh conditions. Each stone placed represents hope for generations yet to come. And as spring approaches on this desolate continent, anticipation fills our feathered friend's heart. "Mom, " it seems to say with joyful anticipation gleaming in its eyes, "I cannot wait. " The cycle of life is about to begin anew; soon there will be fluffy chicks hatching from eggs lovingly guarded by dedicated parents like themselves. Through these captivating images captured by DDE-90212326 and DDE-90212324 among others - snapshots into nature's wonders - we are reminded that even in Earth's most extreme corners lies beauty worth cherishing. The resilience and resourcefulness displayed by Adelie Penguins serve as a testament to both their species' survival instincts and nature's awe-inspiring ability to adapt.