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Penguin Health and Life Stage Dataset
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This extended dataset builds upon the foundational Palmer's Penguins data, offering a more nuanced understanding of penguin biology and ecology. It incorporates new features such as diet, year of observation, life stage, and detailed health metrics, allowing for deeper statistical analysis, data visualisation, and advanced machine learning applications. Collected in the Palmer Archipelago near Antarctica, the data covers three penguin species: Adélie, Gentoo, and Chinstrap. The inclusion of yearly data from 2021 to 2025 supports longitudinal studies, enabling the tracking of ecological factors like climate change or dietary shifts. The dataset also provides insights into individual penguin well-being, the mapping of diet to specific life stages, and variations due to sexual dimorphism, making it suitable for educational and data-driven conservation efforts.
Columns
- Species: The species of the penguin (Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo). Most commonly Adelie, making up 45% of records.
- Island: The island where the penguin was found (Biscoe, Dream, Torgensen). Biscoe is the most frequent observation location at 52%.
- Sex: The gender of the penguin (Male, Female). Evenly distributed with 50% male and 50% female records.
- Diet: The primary diet of the penguin (Fish, Krill, Squid). Krill is the most prevalent diet at 41%.
- Year: The year the data was collected, ranging from 2021 to 2025.
- Life Stage: The life stage of the penguin (Chick, Juvenile, Adult). Juvenile penguins represent the largest group at 45%.
- Body Mass (g): The body mass of the penguin in grams, ranging from 2,477g to 10,549g.
- Bill Length (mm): The bill length in millimetres, with values between 13.6mm and 88.2mm.
- Bill Depth (mm): The bill depth in millimetres, ranging from 9.1mm to 27.9mm.
- Flipper Length (mm): The flipper length in millimetres, measured from 140mm to 308mm.
- Health Metrics: The health status of the penguin (Healthy, Overweight, Underweight). Healthy penguins make up 45% of the records. All columns contain 3430 valid records.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, named
palmerpenguins_extended.csv, with a size of approximately 248.25 kB. It is structured as a tabular dataset, featuring 11 distinct columns and 3430 individual records or rows.Usage
This enriched dataset is particularly well-suited for a variety of applications, including:
- Developing advanced ecological models that require multiple layers of biological and environmental data.
- Serving as educational case studies in fields such as biology, ecology, and data science.
- Supporting data-driven conservation efforts specifically aimed at penguin species.
- Training and evaluating machine learning algorithms that benefit from diverse and multi-dimensional data inputs.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: The data was collected in the Palmer Archipelago near Antarctica, specifically across the islands of Biscoe, Dream, and Torgersen.
- Time Range: Observations span a five-year period, with data collected annually from 2021 to 2025.
- Demographic Scope: The dataset includes information on three distinct penguin species (Adélie, Gentoo, and Chinstrap), covers both male and female genders, and documents penguins at various life stages, including Chick, Juvenile, and Adult.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Ecological Researchers: To investigate penguin population dynamics, the impact of diet on health, and long-term trends in Antarctic ecosystems.
- Educators and Students: For hands-on learning experiences in data science, biological studies, and ecological principles.
- Conservation Organisations: To inform and guide strategies for the protection and management of penguin species and their natural habitats.
- Data Scientists and Machine Learning Practitioners: For building and validating sophisticated models that require rich, multi-faceted biological data.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Extended Palmer Penguins: Diet, Health, and Longitudinal Study
- Antarctic Penguin Ecological Data 2021-2025
- Penguin Health and Life Stage Dataset
- Multi-Dimensional Penguin Bio-Metrics
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Original Data Source: Penguin Health and Life Stage Dataset
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