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King penguins courting on Falkland Islands.

Photograph by Frans Lanting

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25 magnificent penguin photos

From the iconic emperor penguin to the Magellanic penguin, these striking photos capture the beauty of the aquatic birds.

April 11, 2025

Whether it’s an emperor penguin launching from the sea, a playful Adélie penguin or a colony of king penguins, these globe-spanning seabirds inspire awe and conservation.

Learn more about penguins in National Geographic’s three-part documentary series “Secrets of the Penguins.”

This Explorer's work is funded by the National Geographic Society

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