Why a hungry penguin parent might skip certain prey

Nature · Published 1 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Using mounted cameras, this footage reveals the surprising selectivity of penguin parents as they dive into the ocean to feed their waiting chicks.

Part of the 2018 series 'Animals with Cameras', this video uses wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan's work with scientists to observe animal behavior up close. It explores the unexpected dietary choices of penguins and the high-stakes decision-making involved when a parent must find food to prevent their chicks from starving.

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