Snapshots from Antarcticathe journey heritage ice and snow Mount Erebus scenic vistas fellow travellers life saver wildlife albatross penguins petrel and skua seals whales

One of the great tourism frontiers for travellers, explorers and adventurers is Antarctica, Earth’s southernmost continent. Located in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere, it is home to the geographic South Pole. This remote region is popular with tourist seeking an experience that is different and memorable.

One of the reasons many visitors come to Antarctica is the unique display of wildlife, in particular some of the spectacular bird to be found here. Many are unafraid of humans being so close and you have the unique experience of getting quite close to them.

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) and zodiac, Antarctica © Jane / Jennifer Cooke
Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) and zodiac, Antarctica © Jane / Jennifer Cooke

One of the many bird species associated with Antarctic region are the penguins. These birds do not fly, often depicted as comical, with all species having their own unique characteristics. Most famous are the Emperor penguins, immortalised in both documentary and fantasy films. The Antarctic is home to a number of species of penguin including the Adélie penguin, Chinstrap penguin, Emperor penguin, Gentoo penguin, King penguin, Rockhopper penguin and Royal penguin.

Emperor Penguin (fan club), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Emperor Penguin (fan club), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Adélie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on parade (Cape Adare), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Adélies on parade (Cape Adare), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Adélie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Adélie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua), Macquarie Island, Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua), Macquarie Island, Antarctica © Jennifer Cooke
Royal Penguin moulting (Eudyptes schlegeli), Antarctica © Carol Wall / Jennifer Cooke
Royal Penguin moulting (Eudyptes schlegeli), Antarctica © Carol Wall / Jennifer Cooke
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus halli), Antarctica © Benjamin Wallis
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus halli), Antarctica © Benjamin Wallis
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus halli), Antarctica © Benjamin Wallis
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus halli), Antarctica © Benjamin Wallis
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), Antarctica © Steve Wall (Jennifer Cooke)
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), Antarctica © Steve Wall (Jennifer Cooke)
Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli), Antarctica © Mark Wall (courtesy of Jennifer Cooke)
Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli), Antarctica © Mark Wall (courtesy of Jennifer Cooke)

Footnote & References

  1. Antarctic Travel Photographs © Jennifer Cooke (and fellow travellers)
  2. Additional Antarctic Travel Photographs © to fellow travellers (courtesy of Jennifer Cooke)

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