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Emperor penguins are only found in Antarctica and represent the largest of the 18 species of penguin in the world at about 1.2 meters tall. Incredibly this flightless birds breed during the Antarctic winter months, the male penguin cradles the egg on his feet and fasts for 2 months while surviving -60° degrees Celsius. To survive and stay warm these penguins form large huddles, rotating positions so every bird gets a turn in the toasty center, which can reach 24° Celsius! Emperor penguins are al