Thief Steals From Adelie Penguin & Robot Spy Adelie Penguin

Spy Adeli enters the fray. But to film their complicated love life, it's vital he fits in. His courtship display makes him one of the gang as they wait for their mates to arrive. The females are fussy partners and the males fight over pebbles to make sure they build them the biggest and finest nests. And they don't mind who gets in their way. A late arrival hurries into the colony. With the best nest sites taken, he's forced to the outskirts where no one wants to be. It's a cold and soggy place to build a love nest, especially when the point of the pebbles is to keep their eggs raised and dry. Spy Adeli helps as best he can with a well-placed pebble cam. But the latecomer isn't discouraged and gathers more pebbles as fast as he can. But round here, you can't turn your back for a second. As soon as he puts it down, his pebble is stolen. The thief embellishes his impressive nest. Oblivious, the latecomer is travelling ever further to find stone. While the crook takes advantage of the moment. He may have no moral code, but he certainly has a magnificent nest. In contrast, the latecomer's nest remains in a sorry state. And the criminal penguin is getting ever more brazen. Taking another trophy back to his ever-growing pile. While the latecomer is becoming despondent. To make matters worse, the females have started to arrive. Females often remain faithful to their partners. But only if the nests meet their high expectations. So for the latecomer, the pressure is on. She makes a considered inspection. Perhaps one last stone will swing it. He awaits her verdict. Her reaction is somewhat disappointing. Nearby, the bachelor thief proudly shows off his ill-gotten gains. There is only so much a female penguin can resist. She wants a male with a dry, raised nest where her eggs will survive. And she's found one. But her jilted partner won't give up without a fight. It was a close call. It was a brave effort, but it wasn't enough.