Adelie+2012

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 * Adelie Penguins 2012

Characteristics: The Adelie penguin is a medium-sized bird.You can identify this penguin by its white eye ring.There is a feather on the back of its head that can be raised to form crest on back of head. Habitat: The Adelie penguin lives in South Shetland,South Orkney,South Sandwich,and Bouvetoya Islands.

Food: The food of the Adelie penguin is krill, fish, Euphausa superba, and amphipods.

Predators: The predators of the Adelie penguin are the South Polar or Antarctic Skua,the Leopard Seal,and the Orca.

Babies:Hatching occurs after about 35 days. Stones for building nests are high in demand.

Other Interesting Facts: Did you know that Pygosclelis adeliae is the scientific name for the Adelie penguin? You can recognize this penguin by its white eye ring. They fight for the best rocks for their nest. The penguin is named after a french explorer's wife. The longest migration treks have been recorded as 10,900 miles.

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