Emperor Penguins19 November 2011Ross Sea, Antarctica An emperor penguin shoots toward the surface, in the Ross Sea, Antarctica. Emperor penguins’ body shape and poor climbing ability make it difficult for the birds to haul themselves ashore, especially onto icy or rocky coasts. It is also a moment when they are especially vulnerable to attacks by predators, such as the (...)
Paul Nicklen (Canada) (1.º prémio da categoria Natureza - reportagem) "As ilhas Geórgia do Sul, na Antártida, compreendem um arco de montanhas e glaciares. Os camarões dos mares circundantes contribuem para que a ilha seja um paraíso para a flora e a fauna. Uma grande elefante macho , derrotada por um oponente, afasta-se do harém e atira areia para as costas para se refrescar ."
Paul Nicklen (Canada) (1.º prémio da categoria Natureza - reportagem) "South Georgia, Antarctica, is a a 160-km-long arco f mountains and glaciers, half recovered by snow and ice, half by rock and tundra-like vegetation. A high density of krill (small, protein-rich crustaceans) in the surrounding seas helps make the island a haven for wildlife. Krill form a vital part of the Antarctic (...)