| Latin Name | Conservation Status ||Circumpolar around
Antarctica ||Black & White ||1.1 m (3.5 ft) ||Up to 37 Kgs (82
lbs) | Life Expectancy ||Approx. 20 Yrs Emperor Penguins are the
largest species of Penguin. They measure up to 1.1 m (3.5 ft) in
height and they weigh up to 37 kgs (82 lbs). Their head and
wings are black in colour, their back is blue-black and they are
coloured white on their front. They have yellow patches on the
side of their neck and their bill is purplish-pink. The feathers
of Emperor Penguins are thick, and provide insulation and a
waterproof layer over their whole body, except their feet and
undersides of their wings. Male Emperor Penguins have an
abdominal fold between their legs and lower abdomen that is
known as their "brood pouch". This protects their egg and chick
during the breeding season. Emperor Penguins swim at speeds of 6
- 9 Km/hr (4 - 6 mph) but they can reach speeds of 19 km/hr (12
mph) in short bursts. The call of each Emperor Penguin is
distinct and males and females c