Tourists watching Gentoo Penguins (Pygoscelis papua), Saunders Island, Falklands

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Uploaded 08 Feb 2017 by Peter Prokosch

Year: 2017

From collection: Falkland Islands

Taken by: Peter Prokosch

Many visitors come to see the penguins each year. Falklands Conservation is helping to ensure that here and at other sites throughout the Islands visitors enjoy their visit without causing the wildlife undue disturbance or harm.

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