The largest, deepest-diving, and least interested in nests of all the penguins, these aptly named Aptenodytes are among the most coveted wildlife attractions in the Antarctic 8 Points about Emperor Penguins Emperor Penguins are the largest penguins in the world. Emperor Penguins can dive deeper than any other bird. Emperor Penguins don’t build any sort of nests at all. Their feet and brood patches are the only “nest” their chicks get. Like other penguins, Emperor Penguins leap up into the air while swimming. This coats them in micro air bubbles that reduce friction underwater. Scientists think they might also just be doing it for fun. Emperors (and other penguins) have their distinct tuxedo look because while swimming their white bellies camouflage them against the light above, and their dark backs camouflage them against the depths below. Emperors are the only penguins that breed during the Antarctic’s winter season. The genus name of “Aptenodytes” means "without-wings-diver." Scientists have begun estimating population numbers by counting individuals in colonies from satellite images.
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