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Antarctica: Life from a Penguin's Perspective – Stunning Footage Released

Published December 29, 2025, 12:24
Antarctica: Life from a Penguin's Perspective – Stunning Footage Released

Ukrainian scientists from the Vernadsky Research Base in Antarctica have released impressive underwater footage captured by a camera attached to the back of a penguin. Using a GPS tracker and a tiny camera, the scientists recorded the penguins' movements underwater, their krill hunting, and how they use their flippers to propel themselves. The video demonstrates the penguins' exceptional speed and agility in the aquatic environment. The research, conducted in collaboration with the Norwegian Polar Institute, aims to validate GPS data collected from the penguins and support efforts to protect the marine ecosystems of Antarctica. This pioneering method offers a unique perspective on studying penguin behavior and the challenges they face in their environment. Recording penguin life from their own point of view provides valuable insights into Antarctic ecology and the need for its preservation.