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Modern Explorer | Live Like a King...Penguin

Modern Explorer | Live Like a King...Penguin

It's time to meet the locals. Join National Geographic Explorer Alizé Carrère as she meets one of the noisiest neighbors of South Georgia: king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus)! From tackling tough mud to deep diving in the Atlantic, learn just what it takes to live like a king penguin on this episode of Modern Explorer!

Grades

5 - 12+

Subjects

Biology, Ecology

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