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Antarctica

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A gentoo penguin colony on the Antarctic Peninsula

Classic landmarkAntarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (most trips depart from Ushuaia, Argentina)

Antarctic Peninsula

The ultimate stage of polar exploration, where penguins share the shore with abandoned whaling stations.