Landscape and wildlife photos from unusual places: Photo Arnakke : Popular Photos : A Wandering Albatross is spreading its wing in the tussock grass of Albatross Island, South Georgia Island. The Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird, with the average wingspan being 3.1 meters (10.2 ft). It is on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, mostly because of long line fishing after tuna.

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LichtenHansen > This is my beach!
King penguin comming back from the sea.
St. Andrew's Bay, South Georgia.

LichtenHansen > Pair of Black-browed albatrosses touching bills in their mating ritual.
Photo is taken on Westpoint Island in Falkland Islands.

LichtenHansen > Let us go for a swim -- or -- Best buds going for a swim.
King penguin and Antarctic fur seal walking on the beach towards the sea.
St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island

LichtenHansen > Weddell seal hauled out on the ice.
Paulet Island, Antarctica

LichtenHansen > Pair of mating Gentoo peguins.
Port Lockroy, Wiencke Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica.

LichtenHansen > A Wandering Albatross is spreading its wing in the tussock grass of Albatross Island, South Georgia Island.
The Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird, with the average wingspan being 3.1 meters (10.2 ft).
It is on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, mostly because of long line fishing after tuna.

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King penguin portrait.
St. Andrew's Bay, South Georgia Island.

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Moulting King Penguin sleeping in the grass
Fortuna Bay, South Georgia Island.
Penguins moult once a year, before moulting, penguins build up their fat reserves to last for this entire moulting period (three weeks).
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A Wandering Albatross is spreading its wing in the tussock grass of Albatross Island, South Georgia Island.
The Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird, with the average wingspan being 3.1 meters (10.2 ft).
It is on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, mostly because of long line fishing after tuna.