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Image of an emperor penguin colony

A high-resolution satellite image of an emperor penguin colony at Halley Bay. An estimated 22,510 penguins were counted at this site.

Rights: DigitalGlobe, courtesy of the Australian Antarctic Division.

Published: 11 June 2012Size: 85.35 KB

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