Aptenodytes patagonicus
King Penguin
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Containing group: Sphenisciformes
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.
Title Illustrations
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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 |
| Scientific Name | Aptenodytes patagonicus |
|---|---|
| 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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