By Sakshi Sah
Published Jun 18, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Things you didn’t know about Emperor penguins

Emperor penguins live their whole lives on sea ice.

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They need holes in the sea ice to dive in and catch fish, squid, and krill.

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Thick and stable ice is needed as a safe place for chicks to grow.

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Warming temperatures are shrinking the sea ice that Emperor penguins depend on.

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To move across the ice, they slide forward using their wings and feet. It’s called tobogganing.

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Penguins may travel up to 160 km between their feeding and breeding grounds.

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Hundreds or thousands of penguins gather closely to stay warm in the cold winds.

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In the coldest place on Earth, survival depends on teamwork, balance, and the icy world they call home.

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