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A southern giant petrel uses the posture known as the sealmaster posture- wings outstretched, tail raise and beak pointed at the enemy - to guard itsmeal from an intruder

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Description

A southern giant petrel uses the posture known as the sealmaster posture- wings outstretched, tail raise and beak pointed at the enemy - to guard itsmeal from an intruder.

Credit

NOAA NMFS SWFSC Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR) Program

Photographer

Ray Buchheit

Display Date

1991

Location

Antarctica, Cape Shirreff, Livingston Island

Collection

Fisheries