The Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is the tallest and heaviest penguin species. They are endemic in Antarctica. They are flightless birds and typically live 20 years in the wild.
Stats
- Population: 595,000
- Life Span: 20 Years
- Top Speed: 3.7-5.6 MPH
- Weight: 49.9-99.9 Pounds
- Height: 43.3-51.2 Inches
- Length 29.9-35 Inches
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- Antarctica
Biomes:
- Intertidal zone
- Coastal
- Icecap
- Marine
- Neritic zone
- Oceanic pelagic zone
Diet (Carnivorous)
- Krill
- Fish
- Squid
- Crustaceans
Fun Facts
Fact #1
Emperor penguins are the largest penguins.
Fact #2
Emperor penguins are extreme divers diving at max 1,880 feet.
Fact #3
Males incubate the eggs and do so by balancing it on their feet under a pouch.
Fact #4
They have a high feather density that is waterproof and strongly insulated.