emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forster)
The largest of the 18 species of penguins, they lay a single egg, which is carried on their feet and covered by the skin of their abdomen. Only the male carries the eggs.
| Classification. | Penguins (family of penguins) |
|---|---|
| distribution | Antarctica |
| length of an animal (sometimes including and sometimes excluding the tail) | 1 to 1.3m |
| body weight (usu. one's own) | 25-45kg |