Lindsay McCrae Libros

An unprecedented portrait of an emperor penguin colony in Antarctica, generously illustrated with the author's breathtaking photography. For 337 days, award-winning wildlife cameraman Lindsay McCrae intimately followed 11,000 emperor penguins amid the singular beauty of Antarctica. This is his masterful chronicle of one penguin colony's astonishing journey of life, death, and rebirth -- and of the extraordinary human experience of living amongst them in the planet's harshest environment. A miracle occurs each winter in Antarctica. As temperatures plummet 60° below zero and the sea around the remote southern continent freezes, emperors -- the largest of all penguins -- begin marching up to 100 miles over solid ice to reach their breeding grounds. They are the only animals to breed in the depths of this, the worst winter on the planet; and in an unusual role reversal, the males incubate the eggs, fasting for over 100 days to ensure they introduce their chicks safely into their new frozen world. My Penguin Year recounts McCrae's remarkable adventure to the end of the Earth. He observed every aspect of a breeding emperor's life, facing the inevitable sacrifices that came with living his childhood dream, and grappling with the personal obstacles that, being over 15,000km away from the comforts of home, almost proved too much. Out of that experience, he has written an unprecedented portrait of Antarctica's most extraordinary residents

Set against the backdrop of an emperor penguin colony, this memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the author's experiences and observations. The narrative is enriched by 32 pages of exclusive photography, capturing the beauty and challenges of life among these remarkable creatures. The book combines personal anecdotes with insights into the penguins' behaviors and environment, making it a compelling read for nature lovers and those interested in wildlife.