Penguin chicks' large feet

Just want to share a reference to chicks' large feet:
"Chicks grow rapidly in Antarctic species. . . . For much of their early growth, they are little more than pear-shaped food sacks, with large feet and a small head."
http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780198525066.001.0001/acref-9780198525066-e-117

Posted May 22, 2016 11:19 PM

by gardenmaeve moderator

Thank you, @wildmonster. Very helpful link. 😃

Posted May 23, 2016 12:38 PM

by yshish moderator, translator

(Oh, haven't seen you here for quite a long time, @wildmonster !Nice to have you back 😃)

Posted May 23, 2016 5:19 PM

by AvastMH moderator

Thank you wildmonster! You always find good science 😃 It's nice to see you 😄

Posted May 23, 2016 5:39 PM

by gardenmaeve moderator

Great image for comparison of : Gentoo adult/chick feet

Posted May 24, 2016 5:59 AM