Penguins in the Surf

Penguinos!

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September 27th 2007
Hooked up with the same tour group -- and all the same travelers -- from yesterday for the 3 hour drive to Punta Tombo to see the Magellenic penguins. This colony lives at sea most of the year, migrating to Brazilian waters in the austral winter following anchovies and squid (who wouldn't?!?!), then return here to breed. The males arrive first and find nests, which are burrows near the beach, and ... read more

South America » Argentina » Chubut » Valdes Peninsula

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more