Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Explore the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Emperor Penguin is the largest penguin and breeds on sea ice around Antarctica in the Southern Ocean. Adults endure severe winter conditions, share incubation duties, and use dense feathers and body fat for insulation. It is listed as Near Threatened because climate-driven sea-ice changes can disrupt breeding and feeding conditions.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Birds › Penguins › Penguins › Great penguins

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: sea ice, Southern Ocean
Regions in this record: Antarctica, Antarctica

Conservation field in this record

Near Threatened

Demonstration note

Emperor penguin parents take turns protecting their egg.