The Emperor Penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica.
They are best known for the sequence of journeys adults make each year in order to mate and to feed their offspring. It treks 31 to 75 miles (50 to 120 km) over the ice to breeding colonies which may include thousands of individuals.
The lifespan is typically 20 years in the wild, although observations suggest that some individuals may live to 50 years of age.
Penguins are often associated with icy landscapes and freezing temperatures, but the idea that they only live in cold climates is a common misconception. While some penguins thrive in frigid regions like Antarctica, many species are perfectly adapted to warmer environments. Of the 18 recognized penguin species,... Read more »
In most bird families, males and females both participate in the raising of their young. In 8% of cases, the female does everything related to care of eggs and raising offspring. And in just 1% of bird species does the... Read more »
The Emperor Penguin has recently waddled its way into our hearts and onto the Birdorable website. Standing as the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species, these majestic birds can grow up to an impressive 48 inches in height. But their size isn't the only... Read more »
Did you know that all penguins practice fasting during the year? Prior to fasting, penguins build up a thick fat layer which will provide energy during the fast period. Penguins fast for two reasons. First, some species don't leave... Read more »
