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Adelie Penguins
Quick Facts
Average Height: 28 inches
Average Weight: 10-12 lbs
Location: Antarctica
Distinguishing Feature: white circle around eyes
Fun & interesting fact: able to jump 4 feet
Scientific Name: Pygoscelis Adeliae
Population Status: Over two million breeding pairs
Breeding Season: October
Detailed Description
Due to the lack of gradual barriers between sea and land in Antarctica, the twenty eight inch Adelie penguin is forced to perform spectacular jumps from the ocean to land of up to four feet. To date, Adelie penguins have unsuccessfully petitioned to be able to participate in the Olympic high jump competition.
At 10 to 12 pounds and two feet tall, these penguins are the smallest penguins living on the Antarctic continent. While dwarfed by the Emperor penguin Adelies are still larger than most penguins.
The Adelie penguin is the most commonly studied penguin in the world. Did you know that there are only two true Antarctic penguins, and that the Adelie penguin is one of them? Unlike most penguins, Adelie penguins live in the Antarctic Circle year round.
One way to identify an Adelie penguin is by looking for the distinguishing white eye circles. Those circles are not just heavy eyeliner, but Adelie’s don't like us talking about this sensitive issue. They also have short, partially feather-covered beaks.
Adelie penguins are forced to protect their nests from other penguins (such as the Gentoo penguin) who try to steal pebbles, stones, and other nest building materials.
Adelies eat snow instead of drinking water. They also have a gland in their beak that processes the salt out of the ocean water that they swallow when catching and eating fish. Standard Adelie munchies include fish and krill. Their main predators are leopard seals.
Adelie penguins can dive up to 500 feet for prey, but dives are usually much shallower. On land, Adelie penguins walk on their soles like other penguins while other birds walk on their toes.
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