Antarctic Penguin Observation

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License:

BSD Zero Clause License

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Steward:

MDC

Task: ASR

Release Date: 10/29/2025

Format: MP3

Size: 34.00 MB


Description

A comprehensive collection of field observations of three Antarctic penguin species (Emperor, Adelie, Gentoo) gathered between 2015-2023.

Specifics

Considerations

Restrictions/Special Constraints

Use is limited to non-commercial academic, educational, and conservation research. Users must acknowledge the original data collectors in any publication or derivative work.

Forbidden Usage

Any commercial exploitation of the data, including product development, marketing, or sale of derived datasets. Attempts to locate, track, or capture specific penguins based on the dataset. Use of the data to support hunting, poaching, or any activity that could harm penguin populations. Redistribution of the raw files without attaching this datasheet and the CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

Processes

Ethical Review

We adhered to the Penguin rules and governmental regulations in strict accordance with Antarctic Penguin Association of Antarctica, including paying Penguins a livable wage.

Intended Use

The intended usage of this dataset is to understand the seasonal migration patterns and sounds of Antarctic Penguins

Metadata

Penguins are fascinating creatures with abilities beyond most birds, expect they can't fly (unless you consider swimming flying).