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A lone adult Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) on an ice floe just north of Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica. The Emperor is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica. The male and female are similar in plumage and size, reaching 122 cm (48 in) in height and weighing anywhere from 22?37 kg (48?82 lb). Fish form the bulk of its diet, which can include crustaceans, such as krill, and cephalopods, such as squid. In hunting, the species can remain submerged up to 18 minutes, diving to a depth of 535 m (1, 755 ft). The Emperor Penguin breeds in the coldest environment of any bird species; air temperatures may reach -40 8C (-40 8F), and wind speeds may reach 144 km/h (89 mph). Water temperature is a frigid -1.8 8C (28.8 8F), which is much lower than the Emperor Penguins average body temperature of 39 8C (102 8F). The Emperor Penguin was described in 1844 by English zoologist George Robert Gray, who derived its generic name from the Ancient Greek a " without" pteno" able to fly" or " winged" and dytes" diver". Its specific epithet is in honour of the German naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster, who accompanied Captain James Cook on his second Pacific Voyage and officially named five other penguin species
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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
Chillin' like a Penguin Villain: Emperor Penguin Strikes a Pose in Antarctica!". This stunning photo captures the essence of the majestic Emperor Penguin, as it stands tall and proud on an ice floe just north of Snow Hill Island. With its sleek black and white plumage, this lone adult penguin exudes confidence and elegance. Known for being the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species, this Emperor is truly a sight to behold. Standing at an impressive 122 cm (48 in) in height and weighing up to 37 kg (82 lb), it's no wonder why they're called the kings of Antarctica! With fish making up the majority of its diet, including tasty treats like krill and squid, this penguin knows how to satisfy its appetite. It's not afraid to dive deep into icy waters, reaching depths of up to 535 m (1,755 ft) during hunting expeditions that can last up to 18 minutes! But let's not forget about their incredible resilience! Breeding in temperatures as low as -40°C (-40°F) with winds reaching speeds of 144 km/h (89 mph), these feathered wonders are true survivors. So here's to you, Mr. or Mrs. Emperor Penguin! Your gracefulness amidst harsh conditions is truly inspiring. Keep waddling on and reminding us all that even in freezing temperatures, there's always room for some fun!
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