AIlsa Bernard, Gentoo Penguins (ANIMAL 2023)

On a recent rip to Antarctic I was fortunate to be able to spend time watching the habits of the penguins. The Gentoo penguins appeared reflective, pensive and curious. I forgot I was kneeling on snow in single digit temperatures and was enraptured by their displays.

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