Adelie Guide

Primarily krill and small fish, along with squid and other small crustaceans. Lifespan: 10 to 20 years in the wild.

Approximately 27 inches (70 cm) tall and weighing 6–13 pounds (3–6 kg). adelie

Adélie penguins are small, feisty, and highly social birds that live exclusively on the Antarctic continent. Identifiable by the distinct , they are one of the most widespread penguin species, with a population exceeding 10 million. Quick Facts Guide Scientific Name: Pygoscelis adeliae . Primarily krill and small fish, along with squid