About
The Dataset
The Palmer Penguins dataset contains measurements for 342 penguins from three species collected at three islands in the Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica.
Chinstrap
Named for the thin black line running under their chin. Found exclusively on Dream Island.
- Count: 68
- Islands: Dream
Gentoo
The largest of the three species, with distinctive orange bills. Found primarily on Biscoe Island.
- Count: 123
- Islands: Biscoe
Adelie
The most widespread species, found on all three islands. Characterized by shorter bills and moderate body mass.
- Count: 151
- Islands: Biscoe, Dream, Torgersen
Measurements
The dataset includes four key body measurements:
| Measurement | Description |
|---|---|
| Bill Length (mm) | Length of the penguin’s bill (culmen) |
| Bill Depth (mm) | Depth of the penguin’s bill |
| Flipper Length (mm) | Length of the penguin’s flipper |
| Body Mass (g) | Weight of the penguin |
Data Source
Data were collected by Dr. Kristen Gorman at Palmer Station, Antarctica, and made available through the palmerpenguins R package by Allison Horst.