Gentoo Penguin     Pygoscelis papua (Forster)  

Gentoo Penguin chick panting at Hannah Point, Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands - January 15, 2005. Panting is a good way to cool down on a hot Antarctic day. Note the barbs on the tongue, ideal for keeping prey from escaping.

© Michael G. Shepard.


BACK to Gentoo Penguin Image Gallery

BACK to Antarctica Wildlife Main Page