Exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica

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Saunders Island The Falklands

Saunders is in the north-west of The Falkland archipelago. Like West Point Island, the sole family that lives on Saunders are sheep farmers. However, the island boasts colonies of three penguins species: gentoo, Magellanic, and king. There is a small isthmus in the middle of the island with sandy beaches on either side, allowing for Zodiac landings regard on either side to accommodate the direction of the prevailing wind.


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