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Volcanic Islands: A Penguin Sanctuary
In Volcanic Islands: A Penguin Sanctuary, see the fascinating survival story of chinstrap penguins living on Zavodovski Island. This island, located in the Southern Ocean, is home to the world’s largest chinstrap penguin colony, despite its treacherous seas and an active volcano. The penguins have adapted to extreme conditions, using the island’s isolation and volcanic landscape as a refuge from predators. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Zavodovski Island, Southern Ocean
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Planet Earth II
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8:30
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Zavodovski Island, Southern Ocean
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Planet Earth II
Time:
8:30
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Q: Why do chinstrap penguins thrive on Zavodovski Island, even though it has an active volcano?
A: The island’s isolation keeps predators away, and the penguins use the harsh conditions to their advantage by nesting in hard-to-reach areas.
Q: How are chinstrap penguins adapted to life in extreme conditions?
A: They are strong swimmers, have thick feathers for warmth, and their nesting spots are in hard-to-reach places that protect them from predators.
Q: What features of Zavodovski Island make it a safe place for chinstrap penguins?
A: Its rocky terrain, isolation from other land, and lack of predators make it an ideal place for the penguins to breed and survive.
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