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The little blue penguin’s unique sheen is created by nanostructures in the feathers that scatter light in such a way as to create an aquatic hue. Interlocking feathers are a penguin’s waterproof insulation from the cold that would otherwise kill them, so they take meticulous care of them—carefully preening and oiling their plumage after each swim. They must remain ashore for several weeks during their annual feather moult, during which time they are unable to feed and lose a lot of condition.
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Shot on assignment for New Zealand Geographic Issue 143 January-February 2017.
Photograph Richard Robinson © 2016.
Read the feature: https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/life-on-the-edge/
Shot on assignment for New Zealand Geographic Issue 143 January-February 2017.
Photograph Richard Robinson © 2016.
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