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0:02With a little encouragement from dad,
0:07he takes his first steps onto the snow.
0:16His feet are perfectly adapted to the
0:19terrain with special fats to keep them
0:21from freezing and strong claws to grip
0:27Dad keeps a close eye,
0:30but these first solo explorations are so
0:33important for this chick's eventual
1:00Being able to make new friends will be
1:02crucial to a successful life in the
1:20But it can be dangerous to stray too far
1:47So strong is the parental urge to raise
1:50a chick that these adults who have lost
1:53their chicks in the bitter storms try to
2:01can turn to violence.
2:14This chick has had a lucky escape.
2:32The volatile Antarctic weather can
2:35change in an instant.
2:44Despite its cold weather adaptations,
2:46this chick isn't quite ready for
2:48complete independence. Without its
2:51insulating adult feathers and the warmth
2:54of its parents, it will perish.
3:05The chick's call is as unique as a
3:18Even from a distance, through howling
3:52That's enough excitement for one day.
