Penguin cam gives bird's eye view of hunting in Antarctica - video

Monday, 21 Jan 2013

# Animal behaviour

# Polar regions

Japanese scientists have recorded video footage from Adélie penguins as they forage for food in Hukuro Cove, Antarctica. The film shows penguins making shallow dives and going on hunting expeditions for krill, fish and other marine creatures. Small accelerometers on the birds' heads and bodies capture their movement and the moment they strike

Monday, 21 Jan 2013

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