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The male penguin sits on the egg while the female penguin goes out to see for fish (food). His bod fat helps keep the egg warm and protected from the harsh elements. Once th chick is hatch, the mother returns and shares the food she has caught with the chick.

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How does a penguin reproduce and raise their young?

The Emperor Penguin will travel 31 to 35 miles to reach the rookies- their breading grounds were a female Emperor penguin will lay one egg in May or late June. The female will lay the egg then leave for two months, as the male will take care of the egg. The egg is protected by the male and is safe and cozy under the males lovood pouch witch is under his feet.If the egg falls out it will freeze in two minutes. When the female returns the egg has hatched. The male will leave up to 65 days, as the female has food stored in her neck pouch the chick will reach in and take and eat the food.When the chick is two months old it can swim and eat by its self. Then join another clan and mate. The Emperor Penguin will always have on mate. If the female or male dies it will be alone for its rest of its life.


Do penguins hold their egg in between their legs?

The male penguins hold their eggs between their legs near their feet. Tom32397 says: Yes they do this to keep it warm and protect it. The male penguin hold the egg while he is holding it the mother goes out to get fish for the penguin when it gets back once it has hatched. After the penguin is born the parent continues to hold the penguin because it has not yet developed enough feathers to warm itself and sustain itself on its own.


What is the parental responsibility of the male Emperor Penguin?

The male Emperor Penguin has the responsibility of keeping the egg warm on his feet, protecting it from the cold Antarctic temperatures. He will go without food for up to two months while caring for the egg until it hatches. Once the chick is born, both parents take turns feeding and caring for it.


How many babies do emperor penguin at a time?

Emperor penguins typically lay a single egg at a time. Both the male and female take turns incubating the egg and caring for the chick once it hatches.


When female penguin dies who takes care of baby?

When a penguin first egts pregant, its normally the male who carries they egg. they same when its born. so tehy dont really need the mum. so It would go to its dad.