Poster Print : Emperor penguins incubating eggs
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Emperor penguins incubating eggs
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males incubating eggs. This picture was taken in August. These are the only penguins to breed in the Antarctic during the winter. Each pair produces a single egg, which the males incubate on their feet, covering them with a special fold of skin. Males fast during the two month incubation period and lose almost half their body mass by the end. The females spend the winter at sea, returning when the chick hatches. The pair then feed the chick by regurgitating fish. The emperor is the largest penguin, standing around 115 centimetres tall. Photographed at the Brunt Ice Shelf, Antarctica
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the majesty of the Emperor penguin colony with our stunning poster print from Science Photo Library. Witness the dedication of these remarkable birds as they huddle together to incubate their eggs during the harsh Antarctic winter. This captivating image of Emperor penguins, taken in August, showcases their resilience and commitment to life. Bring the enchanting world of Emperor penguins right into your home or office with our high-quality poster print. A perfect addition to any space for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.3cm (23.4" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a remarkable moment in the life of Emperor penguins, showcasing their unique breeding behavior. In this image taken during August, we witness male Emperor penguins diligently incubating eggs on their feet amidst the frozen landscape of Antarctica. These resilient creatures are the only penguin species that brave the harsh Antarctic winter to breed. Each pair produces a single precious egg, which is carefully nestled onto the males' feet and covered with a special fold of skin. During the two-month incubation period, these devoted fathers endure fasting and sacrifice almost half their body mass for the sake of their unhatched offspring. Meanwhile, female Emperor penguins spend this frigid season at sea, returning just in time for their chick's arrival into the world. Once hatched, both parents take turns regurgitating fish to nourish and nurture their young one. The Emperor penguin holds an impressive stature as it stands tall at approximately 115 centimeters—the largest among all its fellow avian counterparts. This photograph was captured at Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica—a testament to these flightless birds' ability to adapt and thrive even in such extreme conditions. With its focus on reproduction and survival against all odds, this image showcases not only nature's incredible diversity but also highlights how far living beings will go to ensure future generations flourish.
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