For the adult males it's a welcome break in an otherwise largely solitary existence 对成年雄象来说 这是摆脱孤独的大好时机
The males are fighting to win territories. Those that hold the best are more likely to attract a herd of females. 雄驴在争夺领地 最有实力的也最有可能得到雌驴的青睐
but the males have not eaten for nearly four months. 但是雄企鹅已经四个月没有进食
Abandoned by the sun, the males are left alone with their eggs 太阳已经完全消失,雄企鹅们与它们的蛋相依为命
can the males withstand the elements and protect their eggs. 雄企鹅才能抵挡严酷的自然力量 才能保护好它们的蛋
The males shuffle into groups, their eggs still tucked away above their feet. 雄企鹅们聚集在一起,此时它们的蛋仍然藏在脚上面
repeating the epic journey they made with the males only a month before. 再次踏上了1月前曾和雄企鹅共同走过的漫漫征途
The males hold court in a unique way. 雄江豚会以独特的方式向雌江豚示爱
Fastidiously maintained by the males, these bowls are courtship arenas. 雄鱼一丝不苟地维护着坑巢 因为这里正是求爱的场所