About
The Emperor Penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species, and arguably the most resilient bird on Earth. Breeding exclusively on Antarctic sea ice during the continent's brutal winter, males endure temperatures below −40°C and winds exceeding 140 km/h while incubating a single egg on their feet for over two months without eating. Emperor Penguins can reach depths of 565 meters — the deepest dives of any bird.
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan
76–89 cm
Length
110–130 cm
Weight
22–45 kg
Ecology
Habitat
Antarctic sea ice, surrounding Southern Ocean
Diet
Fish, squid, krill
Distribution
Antarctica and surrounding Southern Ocean