- The emperor penguin is the largest of 17 species of penguin at 45 in.
- Emperor penguins can weigh up to 88 pounds.
- Emperor Penguins can stay underwater for around 20 minutes at a time.
- The only place you will find the Emperor Penguin is in Antarctica.
- Its diet consists primarily of fish, but can also include krill, and squid.
- The Emperor's lifespan is typically 20 years in the wild.
- Emperor penguins breed in the winter.
- Emperor's can walk 4.5 miles an hour.
why are they different from other breeds?
Emperors are the biggest out of all of the penguin breeds. They are the heaviest penguins, weighing up to 88 pounds. They are also the tallest penguins, they are around 45 inches tall! They are also only found in Antarctica, but other breeds normally are found in two or more places.