The beautiful wildlife residing in Ushuaia

by Paulo Gomide (Brazil)

Argentina

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The Papua penguins (penguin-guento) gather punctually at 4pm on the island hammer
The Papua penguins (penguin-guento) gather punctually at 4pm on the island hammer
Smaller penguins need to chase their parents for food.Nobody knows for sure why this penguin species chose the hammer island to breed, is believed to be due to its location and geography
Smaller penguins need to chase their parents for food.Nobody knows for sure why this penguin species chose the hammer island to breed, is believed to be due to its location and geography
Usually the penguins arrive together to the Island Martillo, but those that delay arrive alone already with the sun hiding
Usually the penguins arrive together to the Island Martillo, but those that delay arrive alone already with the sun hiding
On another small island in Ushuaia, this one closer to the coast, cormorants and sea lions live peacefully
On another small island in Ushuaia, this one closer to the coast, cormorants and sea lions live peacefully
Unlike the hammer island, on this small island it is not possible to walk, the closest that you can be is through the boat that goes around the island. But it's close enough to feel the strong smell of sea lions.
Unlike the hammer island, on this small island it is not possible to walk, the closest that you can be is through the boat that goes around the island. But it's close enough to feel the strong smell of sea lions.