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the emperor penguin. the males keep the egg under their body between their feet while the female return to the water for food and in spring she returns to claim the chick. There is only one location in Antarctica were this takes place for thousands of penguins.

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What flightless bird lives in the Antarctic?

The penguin is the only bird that lives permanently in the Antarctic region. It is also flightless.There are four species of penguins which live at Antarctica: Adelie, Emperor, Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins.


Are there only 4 species of penguins that live in Antarctica?

No. All penguins are sea birds and they make their homes in sea water where they can find food. Four types of penguins do, however, breed on Antarctica's beaches for a few weeks each year: Emperor, Adelie, Gentoo and Chinstrap.


How many different types of penguins are there in the Antarctica and Arctic?

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What is the food web for Antarctica?

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What is a pengiuins nest called?

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How do penguins make more penguins?

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Do emperor penguins live in East Antarctica?

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Where do penguins get there food from in the Antarctica?

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Which countries make up the continent of Antarctica?

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What penguins are there in Antarctica?

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Why do Adélie penguins live in Antarctica?

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