Near Threatened

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

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About

The emperor penguin is the largest of all penguin species. They are native to Antarctica and are well adapted to the extreme cold. Emperor penguins are known for their remarkable breeding cycle, where males incubate the eggs during the harsh Antarctic winter.

Habitat

Antarctica

Diet

Carnivorous - fish, squid, and krill

In Pop Culture

Happy Feet

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Happy Feet is an animated film about a young emperor penguin who loves to dance.

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Fun Facts

Emperor penguins can dive to depths of over 1,800 feet (550 meters) and stay underwater for up to 20 minutes.
Males can lose up to 45% of their body weight while incubating eggs.
Emperor penguin chicks are covered in fluffy gray down when they hatch.

Conservation

StatusNear Threatened

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