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Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
The largest penguin, and the only animal that breeds through the full Antarctic winter — huddling in the dark at -40°C with an egg balanced on its feet.
NT · Near Threatened
Overview
The largest penguin, and the only animal that breeds through the full Antarctic winter — huddling in the dark at -40°C with an egg balanced on its feet.
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Field data
| IUCN status | NT · Near Threatened |
|---|---|
| Population | ~500,000 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2020 |
| Class / Order | Aves · Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae |
| Range | Antarctica |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Males fast for over two months while incubating the egg.
- Dives deeper than 500 m and holds its breath for 20 minutes.
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