Penguins
...l features. It has a black bill with a yellow-orange streak, and white feathers with a little bit of yellow by the neck. In addition, it has black, webbed feet with claws, black feathers, a yellow patch of feathers behind each eye, and white legs. Also, the male penguins have a flab of skin on its lower belly, which helps to incubate and keep the egg warm. The Emperor penguin's scientific name, aptenodytes forsteri, is received because of its large size. The Emperor penguin is actually part of the King penguin's scientific group, even though they live in separate areas. Just like every living creature in our world, food is necessary to survive. The Emperor penguin is a carnivore, and eats fish and squid. The penguins catch their meals by diving into the water. They swim so fast, their speed is 15 miles per hour, equal to the fastest runner in the world. Sadly, penguins have predators such as the killer whale and the leopard seal. Though most of the time a penguin is an easy catch for a predator, beware of a strong bird! One whack of its flipper and you could have an injured arm for life! When breeding time comes around, the female penguins take charge. The female first lays her egg on bare ice, then immediately passes it over to the male and travels to the ice to feed in the fish-filled water. Meanwhile, the male survives without food as he incubates the egg under a fold of be...