Adelie Penguins

Adelie penguins are the smallest of the penguins living on the Antarctica continent at about 28 inches tall. They like to nest and breed on the rocky, ice-free beaches in large colonies of ten thousands.

These penguins have a white circle around their eye, which I think makes them uniquely different from other penguins. They are powerful swimmers and can jump straight out of the water onto the water. They are often seen moving on the land by sledding down hill on their bellies.