The Resilience of Gentoo Penguins
In The Resilience of Gentoo Penguins, learn how Gentoo penguins show incredible resilience as they face predators, harsh climates, and changing ice conditions to feed and protect their young. From orca chases to the penguins’ first journeys to the sea, the challenges of survival are great in Antarctica’s changing environment. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
Lesson Express
Q: What distinguishes gentoo penguins from other penguins?
A: Gentoo penguins are the fastest swimming penguins in the sea.
Q: What do penguins have to rely on when orcas chase them?
A: The orcas are faster, so the penguins rely on their agility or ability to change direction.
Q: How does climate change make it harder for the gentoo penguin chicks?
A: The chicks must learn how to get to the open ocean without getting crushed by the blocks of ice from melting glaciers.