Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
The tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species.
Size
100-122 cm
Wingspan
76-89 cm
Weight
22000-45000 g
Lifespan
15-20 years in the wild
Conservation
Near ThreatenedIdentification
Largest penguin with yellow-orange patches on the head and upper chest. Black head and back, white belly.
Habitat
Antarctic ice and coastal waters.
Diet
Fish, squid, and krill.
Behavior
Only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter. Males incubate eggs on their feet.
Distribution
Antarctica and surrounding waters.
Description
The Emperor Penguin is native to Antarctica and is famous for its incredible breeding cycle, where the male incubates the egg through the harsh Antarctic winter.
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