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Aptenodytes patagonicus

King Penguin

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Containing group: Sphenisciformes

Other Names for Aptenodytes patagonicus

References

Kooyman, G.L., R. W. Davis, J. P. Croxall, and D. P. Costa. 1982. Diving depths and energy requirements of king penguins. Science 271:726-727.

Le Bohec, C., J. M. Durant, M. Gauthier-Clerc, N. C. Stenseth, Y.-H. Park, R. Pradel, D. Grémillet, J.-P. Gendner, and Y. Le Maho. 2008. King penguin population threatened by Southern Ocean warming. Proceedings of the The National Academy of Sciences (USA) 105(7):2493-2497.

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Scientific Name Aptenodytes patagonicus
Location Falkland Islands
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source Aptenodytes patagonica
Source Collection Flickr
Copyright © 2006 Joao Quental
Location Gold Harbor (South Georgia Island (South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands))
Comments king penguin
Creator Gerald and Buff Corsi
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source Aptenodytes patagonicus; King Penguin
Source Collection CalPhotos
Copyright © 2001 California Academy of Sciences
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