Common Guillemot
Before they can even fly, they jump. Discover the Common Guillemot, the Arctic’s daredevil seabird. From their pear-shaped eggs to a population 18 million strong, learn why these “flying penguins” are a highlight of polar voyages.
Before they can even fly, they jump. Discover the Common Guillemot, the Arctic’s daredevil seabird. From their pear-shaped eggs to a population 18 million strong, learn why these “flying penguins” are a highlight of polar voyages.
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