The perilous curiosity of a king penguin chick

Baby Penguin Loses Parents | 4K UHD | Seven Worlds One Planet | BBC Earth · 4:16 · Video: BBC Earth · Watch at the source

In short: In the spring, king penguin chicks must remain stationary while their parents forage. This video captures the moment one curious chick wanders away from the safety of the colony.

Part of the 2019 series Seven Worlds One Planet, presented by Sir David Attenborough, this footage explores the delicate survival strategies of Antarctic life. The film examines how the Earth's shifting continents have shaped the unique animal species found across the globe.

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