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Behavioural observations of nest site selection in Adelie penguins at Cape Bird
Entry ID: K121_1986_1987_NZ_2

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Summary
Abstract: Virtually all penguins return to their natal rookeries to breed, after spending a couple of years at sea. A majority of young birds of both sexes end up settling within 200 m of their natal nest after having wandered extensively through the rookery. The process by which penguins select nest sites was investigated. How the penguins find their way around the rookery and how much they experience ... View entire text
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  N: -77.17   S: -77.17   E: 166.68   W: 166.68

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1986-11-08
Stop Date: 1987-01-22
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Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
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City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
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GARY MILLER
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Email: gary.miller at mawson.aad.gov.au
Country: AUSTRALIA
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DIF Creation Date: 2005-09-22
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-03-27

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