Near Threatened
Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
The tallest and heaviest penguin species, breeding on Antarctic sea ice.
Category
Bird
Habitat
Arctic
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15–20 years in the wild
Size
Height 100–120 cm; weight 22–45 kg
Scientific Name
Aptenodytes forsteri
About Emperor Penguin
The tallest and heaviest penguin species, breeding on Antarctic sea ice.
It belongs to the Bird group and is commonly associated with arctic habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–20 years in the wild, a size of Height 100–120 cm; weight 22–45 kg, a conservation status of Near Threatened.
Fun Fact
Emperor penguins huddle together in shifting groups to survive brutal winter cold.
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Where Emperor Penguin Lives
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Antarctica
, Antarctica
Ross Sea
, Antarctica