Feathers arranged for better insulation, and dark on the bird’s back to absorb sunlight, help in frigid climates.
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Title: Adelie penguin
Type: Taxidermy Specimen
Rights: This image was obtained from the Smithsonian Institution. The image or its contents may be protected by international copyright laws. http://www.si.edu/termsofuse
Scientific Name: <i>Pygoscelis adeliae</i>
Photo Credit: Chip Clark, Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History
Field: Vertebrate Zoology
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