Emperor Penguins are the largest of all penguins. They live on Antarctic ice, and can live up to 20 years in the wild.National Geographic: Emperor Penguin Profile These flightless birds were made famous by the 2005 documentary March of the Penguins.
Classification
- Order: Sphenisciformes
- Family: Spheniscidae
- Genus: Aptenodytes
- Type: BirdNational Geographic: Emperor Penguin Profile
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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) - special features?(1 Answer)
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-----quote---- Emperors are the largest of all penguins—an average bird stands some 45 inches (115 centimeters) tall. These flightless animals live on the Antarctic ice and in ...
what animals live there?
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I'm not sure what you mean by Antarctic Desert, however Antarctica is home to a surprising variety of animals. Some examples: - Orca (killer whale) - Antarctic Tooth Fish ...
are there all the species of penguin?(1 Answer)
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Adelie Penguins, African Penguins, Chinstrap Penguins, Emperor Penguins, Erect-Crested Penguins, Fiordland-Crested Penguins, Galapagos Penguins, Gentoo Penguins, Humboldt Penguins, King Penguins, Little (or Fairy) Penguins, Macaroni Penguins, Magellanic Penguins ...
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Fast Facts
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Habitat
Antarctica
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Diet
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Fact:
Eat fish, squid and crustaceans
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Size
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Lifespan
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Avian Predator
Southern Giant Petrel
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Aquatic Predators
Leopard seals and whales
