Did you like the video? Do not miss this photo gallery of emperor penguins, or this one of endearing animals.
The emperor penguin is one of the most striking animals in Antarctica. This flightless seabird has adapted very well to ice, snow and frozen waters.
It is the largest penguin and, in fact, being larger means being warmer, and that its body can conserve heat. It also has more feathers per square meter than any other animal, which contributes to increasing its body temperature. When diving, a small layer of air bubbles on its feathers keeps it isolated from the freezing cold of the waters.
These lovely animals look like stuffed animals, and this too has an explanation: Adults and chickens all huddle together to fight the cold. Older ones also walk with newborns on their feet to protect them from the elements.
The emperor penguin does not allow ice to be an obstacle and is capable of traveling great distances by sliding on its belly.
They are also expert climbers and use their claws and spikes to scale the icy cliffs. Also, they learn these skills when they are very young.
And such is life on ice for the emperor penguin!
