Emperor Penguin

The emperor penguin is a large Antarctic penguin with a dark head, pale belly and yellow-orange neck markings. It breeds during the Antarctic winter, with the male keeping an egg on his feet beneath a fold of skin while the female feeds at sea. Adults take turns feeding their growing chick as conditions change through the season. Dense feathers, stored fat and huddling help conserve warmth. At sea, emperor penguins dive for fish, squid and crustaceans beneath and around the ice.