These clips are a small collection of animal encounters I had on either a landing site or off a zodiac on the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Taken from November 15th, 2017 until January 25th, 2018. Below is a small explanation of where I was and what animal I was filming.
Elephant Seals were molting on a beach called Elephant point. They are all young males in what we call a “wallow”, which is were they conserve body heat by piling on top of each other. This molting process takes roughly a month, which during this time they will usually not go to sea until this regeneration of their skin and fur is complete.
Adelie penguins a small brush tail species of penguin found on the Antarctic Peninsula. They are easily identified via their dark head and a white ring around their eyes. Considered to be one of two species of “true antarctic penguins”. The other " true antarctic species" are the Emperor penguins.
Crabeater seal is the most abundant seal in the world with the population estimated to be in the millions. Crabeater is a terrible name, as the do not actually eat crabs but rather Krill - a small shrimp-like crustacean, which has the largest biomass of any animal on this planet. Typically, Crabeaters are very shy and timid - I was pleasantly surprised when this individual came over to my zodiac to investigate. Also, they usually covered in scars along their sides.
Gentoo penguins white marking above their eyes and brightly coloured bill. They are the fastest swimmers of the penguins species and I encountered these guys one morning at a place called Orne Harbour.
All footage taken by me on either Canon 7D with a 100-400m lens. Or via Gopro Hero 3 or 4.
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