Emperor penguins are only found in Antarctica and represent the largest of the 18 species of penguin in the world at about 1.2 meters tall. Incredibly this flightless birds breed during the Antarctic winter months, the male penguin cradles the egg on his feet and fasts for 2 months while surviving -60° degrees Celsius. To survive and stay warm these penguins form large huddles, rotating positions so every bird gets a turn in the toasty center, which can reach 24° Celsius! Emperor penguins are al

Penguins are flightless pelagic birds that are widely distributed along the coastal areas of the southern hemisphere, from cold tolerant species inhabiting Antarctica and the subantarctic areas, to temperate species found near the equator. | Ibasco MaPinky | Facebook

I love penguins. And you will, too, after learning about them! Flightless birds: Penguins are unique as they cannot fly, but they are exceptionally skilled swimmers and divers. Diverse species: There are an estimated 17 to 19 different species of penguins, ranging in size from the tiny blue penguin to the majestic Emperor penguin. Southern Hemisphere dwellers: Penguins are found predominantly in the Southern Hemisphere, from Antarctica to the Galapagos Islands. Only the Galapagos penguin lives n