Emperor Penguins

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Let's take a look at the largest colony ever.

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It is estimated that almost 8,000 penguins inhabit an area of twenty-five acres.

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The Discovery

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Emperor Penguins live in Antarctica.

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Size

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How They Survive

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Implications For Conservation

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Population

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Benefits of a Sustainable Penguin Population

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Swipe up for the full story!

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Emperor Penguins

Emperor Penguins

The Largest Colony of

Let's take a look at the largest colony ever.

Let's take a look at the largest colony ever.

The Emperor penguin are majestic birds that live in huge colonies.

It is estimated that almost 8,000 penguins inhabit an area of twenty-five acres.

It is estimated that almost 8,000 penguins inhabit an area of twenty-five acres.

The Discovery

The Discovery

Emperor Penguins live in Antarctica.

Here temperatures can drop as low as minus 140° F and winds reach 75 mph.

Size

Size

How They Survive

How They Survive

Implications For Conservation

Implications For Conservation

Population

Population

Benefits of a Sustainable Penguin Population

Benefits of a Sustainable Penguin Population

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