Mission Penguin

A beautiful photographic celebration of the world''s 18 species of penguin. Featuring breathtaking photographs of the world''s 18 species of penguin, Mission Penguin takes you to many of the remotest places on earth, from the Falkland and Galapagos Islands, to the Antipodes Islands and Tristan da Cunha. Following the loss of her husband, Ursula Clare Franklin embarked on a personal mission to see and photograph every species of penguin in their natural habitat. The result is a remarkable showcase of penguins - hundreds of striking photographs accompanied by engaging text that details the penguins'' features and characteristics. Each chapter explores a new penguin species and details Ursula''s spectacular journey to see and photograph these much-loved birds. This astonishing and informative book explores the difficulties all penguins face and how humanity''s actions have threatened their very existence. Ursula warns of the devastating effects of climate change and the conservation efforts needed to ensure future generations can continue to experience the healing presence of penguins. This is a story that will inspire, uplift and educate.>

Auteur

Ursula Clare Franklin

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A beautiful photographic celebration of the world's 18 species of penguin.

Résumé
A beautiful photographic celebration of the world's 18 species of penguin. Featuring breathtaking photographs of the world's 18 species of penguin, Mission Penguin takes you to many of the remotest places on earth, from the Falkland and Galapagos Islands, to the Antipodes Islands and Tristan da Cunha. Following the loss of her husband, Ursula Clare Franklin embarked on a personal mission to see and photograph every species of penguin in their natural habitats. The result is a remarkable showcase of penguins - hundreds of striking photographs accompanied by engaging text that details the penguins' features and characteristics. Each chapter explores a new penguin species and details Ursula's spectacular journey to see and photograph these much-loved birds. This astonishing and informative book explores the difficulties all penguins face and how humanity's actions have threatened their very existence. Ursula warns of the devastating effects of climate change and the conservation efforts needed to ensure future generations can continue to experience the healing presence of penguins. This is a story that will inspire, uplift and educate.

Contenu

Preface
Introduction
Meet the brush-tailed penguins
Chinstrap Penguin
Adélie Penguin
Gentoo Penguin
Meet the banded penguins
African Penguin
Humboldt Penguin
Galápagos Penguin
Magellanic Penguin
Meet the crested penguins
Macaroni Penguin
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Moseley's (or Northern) Rockhopper Penguin
Fiordland Penguin
Snares Penguin
Royal Penguin
Erect-crested Penguin
Meet the shy and the nocturnal penguins
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Little Penguin
Meet the great penguins
King Penguin
Emperor Penguin
Afterword
Expedition summary
References and further reading
Acknowledgements
Photographer's notes
Index