The Adelie Penguin is a common penguin in Antarctica, with 38 colonies and over 5 million of them in the Ross Sea region. It was named by French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville after his wife, Adélie. These cute penguins are very social and nest in huge groups. They are about 28 inches tall and they can be recognized by their long tail, white eye ring and red bill.
Fun Adelie Penguin Facts
Here are some fun facts about Adélie Penguins:
The Adélie Penguin is the smallest species of penguin to be found in the Antarctic;
Adélie Penguins breed and raise their young farther south than any ... more
