This clip comes from Encounters at the End of the World, directed by Werner Herzog. In the film, Herzog documents life in Antarctica, including a rare and unsettling behavior observed among penguins: occasionally, a single penguin breaks away from the colony and walks inland, away from food, mates, and survival. Scientists featured in the documentary admit something important: they don’t know exactly why this happens. The penguin doesn’t wander aimlessly. It walks with purpose, straight toward t

At the 11 second mark I zoom into the emperor Penguin colony we are about to go explore. #antarctica #emperor #EmperorPenguins #arctic #aviation #planespotting #plane #frozen #ice | Life of Mike

This baby penguin cracked through its shell and took nearly four days to hatch into the world. This is the first penguin chick to be born at the Oregon Zoo for 2018. | CBS News

14K views · 615 reactions | It’s a baby penguin!   Penguin hatching season has officially begun in Antarctica. During your next visit, you can potentially see new born chicks nesting with their parents amongst the rocks. | SeaWorld Orlando | Facebook

Penguins Reunite With Their Chicks

Visiting the Emperor penguins is a rare privilege. These remarkable birds thrive in Antarctica’s harshest conditions, enduring months of darkness and freezing cold to breed and raise their chicks. For just a small window each year, you can join White Desert's expert guides and witness their unique behaviours up close. From the delicate care of the parents to the curious waddle of the young chicks — this is one of the rarest wildlife encounters on Earth. Please note that all individuals photograp