Canvas Print : Emperor penguins sheltering chicks
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Emperor penguins sheltering chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) sheltering three-week-old chicks. The males shelter the chicks against the cold by holding them on their feet and covering them with a fold of skin. Emperors are the only penguins to breed in the Antarctic over winter. The males incubate the egg, surviving the extreme cold by huddling in small groups. The females return from coastal waters as soon as the chick hatches. The parents feed the chick on regurgitated fish. The emperor is the largest penguin, standing around 115 centimetres tall and weighing 30 to 40 kilograms. Photographed at Dawson-Lambton Glacier, Antarctica
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Media ID 6463174
© DOUG ALLAN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the breathtaking beauty of nature with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This captivating image of Emperor penguins, captured by Science Photo Library, showcases the tender moment of a male penguin shielding his three-week-old chicks from the harsh Antarctic elements. The intricate details of their thick layers of blubber and the delicate hues of their feathers come alive in vibrant colors on our premium canvas material. Add this stunning piece to your home décor and bring the wonders of the natural world closer to you. Order now and let the story of Emperor penguin family life unfold in your living space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 showcases the remarkable bond between Emperor penguins and their adorable three-week-old chicks. Aptenodytes forsteri, the largest of all penguin species, are captured in this moment at Dawson-Lambton Glacier in Antarctica. As winter envelopes the icy landscape, these resilient creatures brave the harsh conditions to breed. In a heartwarming display of parental care, male Emperors shelter their precious offspring against the biting cold by cradling them on their feet and covering them with a protective fold of skin. These devoted fathers endure extreme temperatures by huddling together in small groups while incubating eggs until they hatch. As spring arrives and coastal waters thaw, females return to reunite with their newly hatched chicks. The parents diligently nourish their young ones with regurgitated fish obtained from oceanic depths. This piscivorous diet sustains both adults and juveniles alike. Emperor penguins exemplify nature's resilience as they form massive colonies known as rookeries during breeding season. Flightless yet majestic, these carnivorous birds stand tall at around 115 centimeters and weigh an impressive 30 to 40 kilograms. This awe-inspiring photograph captures not only a tender moment between parent and child but also highlights the incredible adaptations that enable Emperor penguins to thrive in one of Earth's most unforgiving environments – Antarctica.
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