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Mad Dash ― Gentoo Penguin, Falkland Islands, UK

A well-worn "penguin highway" 120 meters wide finds thousands of the cute creatures in a long uphill stampede toward some unseen goal. What's the hurry? Amazingly enough, it's a daily affair for them! Meet the gentoos of the Falkland Islands, the fastest penguins on the planet. They've positioned their breeding grounds far from the hazards of the shore. But getting the younger generations into marathon shape can be quite a challenge. Parents persevere, since their chicks' lives depend on it.

English
  • Originally Aired January 20, 2023
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Production Company NHK World
  • Network NHK
  • Created April 5, 2023 by
    frizzlebiscuit
  • Modified April 5, 2023 by
    frizzlebiscuit