About Emperor Penguin:

• It is the largest of all the different kinds of penguin species.
• Scientific Name: Aptenodytes forsteri
• Distribution:
  • They are found throughout the Antarctic continent and sub-Antarctic islands.
  • In breeding months (April to November), emperor penguin colonies are found between 66° and 78° south latitude along the Antarctic coastline.
• Habitat: It is the most ice-adapted of any penguin species, inhabiting pack ice and surrounding marine areas. They spend their entire lives on Antarctic ice and in its waters.
• Features:
  • Adults are coloured black and white with areas of orange and yellow on the head, neck, and breast. 
  • They are approximately 120 cm tall and weigh around 40 kg.
  • They have wingspans ranging from 76 to 89 cm.
  • They gain and lose weight rapidly during breeding and feeding seasons. On average, females tend to weigh less than males.
  • They have two layers of feathers, a good reserve of fat, and proportionally smaller beaks and flippers than other penguins to prevent heat loss.
  • They also huddle close together in large groups to keep themselves and each other warm.
  • They are capable of diving to depths of approximately 550 metres (1,800 feet) in search of food; they are the world’s deepest-diving birds.
  • They breed in the winter. 
  • Lifespan: 15 to 20 years
• Conservation Status:
  • IUCN Red List: Near Threatened