The emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all penguin species, and one of the most remarkable survivors on Earth. These birds endure the brutal Antarctic winter to breed, with males incubating eggs on their feet for over two months while females journey to the sea to feed. Their famous huddling behavior allows them to survive temperatures as low as -60°C.
Near Threatened
Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
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Did You Know?
- 1They can hold their breath for over 20 minutes while diving
- 2Male emperors lose up to 45% of their body weight while incubating eggs
- 3They are the only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter
- 4Their feathers are so dense—about 100 per square inch—that they provide excellent insulation