Did You Know?
- Father penguins balance an egg on top of their feet under a warm belly flap for two freezing months without eating!
- Emperor penguins can dive deeper than 1,800 feet into icy ocean waters.
About the Emperor Penguin
The tallest and heaviest of all penguin species, thriving in the coldest conditions on Earth.
Scale & Size Comparison
Average Human
6 ft (1.8 m)
VS
Emperor Penguin
Up to 45 inches tall • 50 to 90 lbs
Emperor penguins endure Antarctic winters with temperatures plummeting below -50°C by huddling together in giant cooperative formations.