The emperor penguins are prey to seabirds like giant petrels and skuas. They are also eaten by leopard seals and killer whales.
The emperor penguin is both, it has prey because it eats stuff so therefor it is a preditor. But its prey to seals aswell. so it is both...
Leopard seals.
Jerry sandusky
Emperor penguins protect themselves from predators such as leopard seals and orcas by staying in large groups, which decreases the chances of an individual penguin being targeted. They also have countershading coloration, with white bellies blending into the ice from below and dark backs blending into the dark ocean waters from above to help camouflage them from predators. Additionally, their fast swimming capabilities help them evade predators in the water.
Emperor Penguins' predators are theOrcasLeopard sealsGreat White SharksHumansSkuas
Orca Whales, Giant Petrel;
sharks, crocodiles and other penguins
they go all confoo on them.
by digging into ice and diving into the water
Adelie and Emperor penguins are not nocturnal because they primarily hunt for food during the day when their prey is more active. They have adapted to the extreme cold of Antarctica and have mechanisms to conserve energy during the night by resting in groups to keep warm. Additionally, their breeding and social behaviors are more active during the daytime.
Penguins are predators of fish, because they hunt and eat fish. Penguins may be eaten by seals or whales, so they are prey to seals and whales.