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Back in the Falklands, 7,000 rockhopper males have waited nearly two weeks for their partners to arrive.
視線回到福克蘭群島。7000只跳巖企鵝已經等它們的伴侶等了接近兩個星期
Their only pastime has been a spot of housekeeping.
它們唯一的消遣就是整理各自的窩
Then, the sight they've been waiting for - the girls are back.
期待的一幕終于到來，雌性企鵝們回歸了
Their surfing technique helps them locate their favourite landing spot.
它們的水上技術能幫它們鎖定各自最愛的著陸地點
The tide is out, allowing a more elegant arrival.
潮水已退，它們能更優雅地上岸
After five months away, they're keen to see their partners again.
五個月的分離讓它們都迫切渴望與伴侶重逢
Hopping is faster than waddling, so they bounce their way to the colony.
跳躍比鴨步更有效率，所以它們跳躍著向企鵝群進發
Single males try to catch their eye.
單身的雄性企鵝試圖吸引它們的目光
But rockhoppers mate for life and most females are already spoken for.
但是跳巖企鵝也是一生一伴，而大多數雌性企鵝都已經有主了
She stops to listen.
它停下仔細聽
Her partner has a distinctive call that helps her pinpoint his whereabouts.
另一半發出的獨特信號幫它精確鎖定目標
She hasn't seen him for nearly half a year.
它們離別已有近半年之久
Fittingly, their greeting is called an "Ecstatic display".
相應地，它們的問候被稱為"狂歡展示"
