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A pair of Emperor Penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) stand over their chick in a rare and beautiful moment. These penguins endure extreme hardships each year in order to successfully raise their chicks. At this stage of chick development, it's most common to find one or both parents searching for food at sea. Antarctica.

Image 21 of 40 in this gallery.