Magellanic penguins, Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands Apr 25, 2025

Magellanic penguins, Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands

Cute, clumsy and completely captivating, penguins always steal the show. Among the many remarkable species of penguins are the Magellanic penguins, featured in today"s image. A species native to South America"s coastal regions, these birds breed along Patagonia"s shores in Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands. Named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, these medium-sized penguins were first documented in 1520. They can grow up to 76 centimetres tall and weigh around 6 kilograms. Skilled hunters, they thrive on a diet of small fish, squid and krill, efficiently filtering seawater with their specialised salt-excreting glands. With the abundant marine life along South America"s Atlantic coast, they have a reliable food source. While these flightless creatures may not soar in the skies, they certainly capture hearts.

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