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Laura Thieme

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Fisher College of Business Lecturer on Search Marketing

OSU Russian Studies Grad – 1993

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1st January 2008

Antarctica Penguins: Favorite Moments on the Antarctica Cruise

My Absolute Favorite Thing to Do in Antarctica : Watch the Antarctica Penguins!

I am still organizing Antarctica photos, preparing videos and uploading them to YouTube, however the coolest thing to do in Antarctica for me was to watch the penguins.  They are beyond cute, a little stinky I might add, but once you get over the guano smell - you can’t help but love these little guys! 

 Gentoo Penguin: Antarctica Penguins
Gentoo Penguin in Cuverville Island, Antarctica

We saw gentoo penguins & chinstrap penguins.  I’ve posted some pics here of gentoos, but there are pics of both on Flickr if you click the link to the left here.

 Gentoo Penguins : Postcard Perfect
Postcard Perfect Penguins

I missed the Adelies, sadly, whom have experienced a steep decline in population due to global warming and climate change.  Over a 70% decline in Adelie penguins is believed to be due to egg mortality as a result of Adelies nesting on sea ice.  Warmer temperatures, ie global warming, creates more snow, believe it or not.  If enough snow falls, Adelies are often buried in the snow while they nest - and as a result are forced to abandon their eggs in order to survive themselves.

I’ve created a Flickr photo set of the Antarctica Penguins.  You can jump to the Antarctica Penguin Slideshow on Flickr.  View Options, or Click on the “i” to view titles and descriptions if you want.  I just wish I could figure out how to add some music….

YouTube Video of Gentoo Penguin Rookery in Cuverville Island, Antarctica
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3bNQsmSmuI

To learn more about why you should care about Antarctica and climate change - I’ve compiled some more research I’ve collected for those who have more questions.

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